Tunisia assembly passes constitution http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25908340 Tunisia assembly passes constitution January 27, 2014 3:17 AM Assembly members waved the Tunisian flag in celebration after the constitution was passed Tunisia's parliament has adopted a new constitution - the first since the ousting of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali three years ago. The National Constituent Assembly passed the text by 200 votes from 216. Analysts say politicians hope it will send out a message of stability after months of deadlock between Islamist and secular forces. Meanwhile, Prime Minister-designate Mehdi Jomaa says he has formed a new caretaker government. The cabinet consists mainly of independents and technocrats, and is expected to run the country until new elections. No date has been set for the polls. 'Consensus' After the vote on Sunday, the Tunisian flag was unfurled and parliamentarians embraced each other inside the chamber. Mehdi Joma became pri...