Epress.am News from Armenia
Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has fled with his family to Saudi Arabia, after being forced from office after 23 years in power, reports BBC News.
The 74-year-old leader conceded power after protests over economic issues escalated into rallies against him.
Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi has taken over as interim president, and a state of emergency has been declared.
Ghannouchi has said he will meet political leaders on Saturday in an attempt to form a government.
Dozens of people have died in recent weeks as unrest has swept the country and security forces have cracked down on demonstrations over unemployment, food price rises and corruption.