Tunisia's Islamists hold rally in capital

Hundreds of supporters of Tunisia's governing Islamist party are attending a rally in the centre of the capital, Tunis, a day after huge crowds attended a murdered opposition leader's funeral.

The demonstrators have gathered outside the National Theatre and are chanting: "We are Muslims, we will not be moved."

Ennahda called the rally to defend the National Constituent Assembly's legitimacy and fight against violence.

Opposition supporters have blamed the group for the death of Chokri Belaid.

Speaking to BBC Arabic after the funeral, Chokri Belaid's widow Basma Khalfawi said she would file a lawsuit against the party's leader, Rachid Ghannouchi.

Mr Ghannouchi has condemned the murder and denied any involvement. The government has blamed opponents of democracy.

Mr Belaid, a lawyer and secular political figure, was shot by a gunman as he left home for work on Wednesday. The previous day he had accused a faction inside Ennahda of being behind attacks on the opposition.