Customs service lacks the manpower, vehicles and helicopters it would need to stem the flow of consumer goods, arms and drugs.

Pictures show daily life in all its colours.

Recriminations fly as governing Ennahda party condemns assassination while opponents suggest it had a hand in it.

Ennahda picks one of its own to take over prime minister’s post after dismissing plan for a non-partisan government to see country through crisis.

As politicians argue about what to do next, Tunisians take to the streets in scenes reminiscent of spring 2011.