The toppling of an authoritarian ruler by waves of street protests has transfixed Arabs across North Africa and the Middle East.

Tunisia’s caretaker prime minister aims to gather his national unity Cabinet for a first meeting on Wednesday, but he already faces revolt.

Tunisia’s new leadership moved to form a coalition government to gain the upper hand over violent looters and quell arson and shooting.

Tunisia’s new leader promised order would be restored while he attempts to form a coalition to take the country to elections.