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Thousands Mourn Slain Tunisian Politician

The body of Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid makes slow progress through thick crowds in the capital Tunis. Belaid was assassinated on Wednesday by a gunman who escaped on the back of a motorbike. At least 50,000 people turned out on Friday to pay their respects. Two years after the uprising that overthrew President Ben Ali chants for "land, freedom and national dignity" once again rang out.
 

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