Tunisia has adopted a new constitution ahead of democratic elections later this year. <br /><br />The vote was followed by singing and celebrations. The document, which has been praised for its inclusiveness, ends months of deadlock between Islamist and secular forces.<br /><br />Tunisia’s progress since toppling autocrat President Ben Ali three years ago contrasts sharply with the chaotic transitions in neighbouring countries.<br /><br />The leader of the moderate Islamist Ennahda party, Rached Ghannouchi said:<br /><br />“Our people have succeeded in making a peaceful revolution that enlightened the world. We succeeded in avoiding a civil war between us and instead we have achieved consensus.”<br /><br />Tunisia’s caretaker President Moncef Marzouki has asked Prime Minister-designate Mehdi Jomaa to form a new interim government.<br /><br />The cabinet is expected to be made up of independents and technocrats. Once voted on in parliament it will be charged with running the country until new elections.
