In pictures: Tunis hosts UN summit

The finishing touches are made before the World Summit on the Information Society starts on 16 November. Tunisia was chosen as Africa represents 3% of the net population.

Security in Tunis has been extremely tight. As well as discussing the digital divide, the more controversial subject of who should control the net will also be debated.

The conference hall will host a range of speakers, including executives from Microsoft, Google and Intel. Net professor Nicholas Negroponte is expected to unveil a sub $100 laptop.

10,000 participants are expected to descend on Tunis for the event, including UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Some 45 world governmental leaders are also expected to attend.

The police presence is heavy. Concerns have been raised about the safety of journalists following reports of incidents with police.

As participants prepare for the summit, questions have been raised over Tunisia's record on net censorship. Freedom of expression online is likely to be one of the key items on the agenda.

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