Several hundred opposition supporters, including Mr Belaid's wife, Besma, continued protesting outside the Constituent Assembly in Tunis on Monday.

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Weeping beside his casket Thursday, his widow, Besma Belaid, was among those pointing the finger at the climate fostered by the governing Ennahda party, led by moderate Islamists.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Weeping Thursday beside his casket, his widow, Besma Belaid, was among those pointing the finger at the climate fostered by the governing Ennahda party, which is led by moderate Islamists.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS