Tunis, Tunisia - Tunisian once the fear that the police held their own rally on Saturday, demanding better wages and insisting that they are not to blame for the shooting death of protesters who have forced the North African country autocrat a long-term to escape.
At least 2,000 police officers gathered in the center of Tunis, the epicenter of protests and clashes between youths and police, which forced President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to leave the country he ruled with an iron fist for 23.
It was an important step in this North African country, where it was feared that the police carried out policies of Ben Ali widely by the public. The demonstration took place near the huge Ministry of Interior, a symbol of fear that the regime of Ben Ali has inspired many Tunisians.
crowd Saturday at the Avenue Bourguiba, where demonstrations took place every day, many from Plainclothes policemen in uniform and with red armbands. They sought to support claims such as the creation of a union, better pay and - like other protests in recent days - the removal of members of the party of Ben Ali's government.
Bureau mounted in the car, blew their whistles and waved flags and banners. Some exchanged hugs to congratulate others for their chance to protest. Many were accompanied by their families.
"I'm not afraid to go down the road," said Rida Barre, 30 years, which is an internal security officer for five years. "I work 12 hours a day and still only paid 500 dinars (350 dollars, 250 euro) per month."
Barreh said he would support trade unions to defend the interests of the police - and wanted to ensure the Tunisian general education that "we are here and we want people to serve the people."
"The government has always taken care of the people are afraid of us, but this must stop," he told The Associated Press. "Also, I do not want the blood of our martyrs in my hands."
The addition of another agent, Nabil Jazeeri: "We must forget the past and no take home in Tunisia is not a cop or a man in the army."
For the first time supported the civilians in the crowd openly with police.
Human Rights UN chief Navi Pillay, said more than 100 deaths occurred during the troubles in Tunisia since mid-December and send an assessment team in the country of North Africa.
Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi, a longtime ally of Ben Ali, on Friday promised to leave politics after the election to be held as soon as possible protests among the citizens still angry against those connected to the fallen regime.
Saturday event in Tunis became the second of three days of mourning for dozens dead in protests that led the power of Ben Ali.