The Tunisian government has ordered all schools and universities to be indefinitely closed following continuing violent protests. The announcement came after students marched in the capital, Tunis, to protest against police violence. At least fourteen people were killed over the weekend in the protests. They have been linked to anger over unemployment and frustrations with the ruling elite. The president said protesters were responsible for terrorist acts. President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali also defended his government's record in the face of continuing protests over unemployment, and promised to create more jobs.