Hundreds of Tunisian activists are protesting in support of a woman who says she was raped by police and is facing accusations of violating modesty laws.

The case has drawn nationwide attention in Tunisia, where a moderate Islamist-led coalition is working on a new constitution after decades of dictatorship. How it will define women's rights is a thorny question.

Protesters gathered at the central Tunis courthouse Tuesday to denounce what they say are unfounded claims against the woman.

She says two police officers stopped her in a car and raped her last month. The police officers deny wrongdoing, and say she was engaged in immoral behavior with her fiance when they stopped her.

The woman is being questioned Tuesday by investigators, who will decide whether to pursue the accusations against her.