Tag Archives: Ben Ali

Tunisia: a counterrevolutionary moment?

February 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A general strike was called yesterday, there are ongoing protests across the country and calls for the military to enter into the political arena in a more robust way. The tragic assassination of leftist politician and human rights defender Chokri … read more »

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Tunisia: Ben Ali given another 20years jail term

June 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tunisia’s ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment in absentia for inciting violence and murder. The charges relate to an incident in the town of Ouardanine last January, when four men were shot trying … read more »

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Tunisia fires 81 magistrates over graft

May 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tunis – The Tunisian justice ministry has sacked 81 magistrates over suspicions of graft and their links to the ousted regime of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. “It has become imperative to end this situation which taints the honour, … read more »

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Death penalty for Ben Ali – Tunisian prosecutor

May 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A Tunisian military prosecutor demanded on Wednesday that the death penalty be imposed in absentia on ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali over his alleged role in the deaths of protesters in the towns where the Arab Spring began. Ben … read more »

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Dozens of Ben Ali yachts, cars seized

February 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tunis – Tunisian authorities have seized dozens of yachts as well as cars, company shares and houses belonging to ousted leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and his family, the TAP news agency said on Thursday. Confiscated items include 34 … read more »

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Tunisia marks year after Ben Ali ouster

January 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Tunis – Tunisia on Saturday marks the flight into exile a year ago of the north African country’s despot Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali after weeks of a popular uprising that gave birth to the Arab Spring. The revolution, which led … read more »

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Some politicians in the first democratic government of Tunisia

December 31, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

The three parties in the new coalition government of Tunisia have months, not years, to deliver on unemployment, political reform and economic growth. Exactly two months after Tunisia’s October 23 elections, a peaceful transfer of power took place—a rarity in … read more »

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Tunisia police want fair trials

November 28, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Hundreds of Tunisian police rallied in the capital Monday to demand fair trials for colleagues accused of killing demonstrators during pro-democracy protests this year. “The police… victim of politics and politicians,” the officers chanted outside buildings housing government … read more »

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Tunis museum flourishes after Ben Ali

May 9, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Sitting in his vast office, crammed full of relics and curiosities, museum curator Taher Ghalia has good reason to welcome the downfall of Zine el Abidine Ben Ali. Just as a fresh breeze now blows through the country’s … read more »

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Tunisia asks Saudis: Is Ben Ali dead?

February 20, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Tunisia’s government asked Saudi Arabia on Sunday whether its exiled former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is dead. The 74-year-old Ben Ali fled to Saudi Arabia on January 14, following massive popular uprising that ended his 23-year … read more »

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71 prisoners killed in Tunisia riots

January 26, 2011 by benim

Tunis – Tunisian Justice Minister Lazhar Karoui Chebbi said on Wednesday 71 prisoners died during riots before and after the fall of president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, including 48 killed in a fire. “The number of prisoners killed during … read more »

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Tunisia government issues a warrant for Ben Ali and family

January 26, 2011 by benim

The restive North African nation of Tunisia has issued an international arrest warrant for its ousted president, his wife, and several members of their families, Tunisian media reported. Tunisian Justice Minister Lazhar Karoui Chebbi on Wednesday announced that the warrant … read more »

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Tunisia cabinet reshuffle imminent: Arabiya TV

January 24, 2011 by benim

A ministerial reshuffle is imminent in Tunisia, Al Arabiya television quoted a Tunisian government spokesman as saying on Monday. The network gave no details, but political sources in the north African country said earlier that Tunisian politicians were trying to … read more »

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Tunisia arrests TV channel owner for “treason”

January 24, 2011 by benim

Tunisia has arrested the owner of a private TV station and his son for “treason” for inciting violence and working for ousted leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s return, the state news agency said on Sunday. “The owner of Hannibal TV … read more »

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Former Tunisian ruler’s family arrived in Canada

January 24, 2011 by benim

Several relatives of former Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali have arrived in Montreal, CBC News has learned. At least five family members, including Ben Ali’s brother-in-law, arrived in Montreal by private jet on Thursday morning, and most were … read more »

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Tunisia Shuts Down Popular Private TV Channel

January 23, 2011 by benim

TUNIS — Tunisia’s interim government abruptly shut down the country’s oldest and most popular private television network Sunday evening, in an apparent violation of its pledges to respect freedom of expression after the ouster of the authoritarian president Zine el-Abidine … read more »

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Tunisian protesters camp outside PM’s office

January 23, 2011 by benim

Hundreds of Tunisians defied a night-time curfew and camped out in front of Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi’s office Sunday in a bid to force the government to resign following president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s ouster. Protesters said the revolt … read more »

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Street pressure mounts on Tunisia PM to go

January 23, 2011 by benim

Protesters who overthrew Tunisia’s president took to the streets again on Saturday to accuse his lieutenants of clinging to power and to demand new leaders now. Hundreds broke through a half-hearted police cordon at the office of Prime Minister Mohamed … read more »

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Police join protests in Tunisia

January 22, 2011 by benim

Thousands of demonstrators, including police officers, lawyers and students, have taken to the streets of Tunisia’s capital in another day of unrest in the North African country. While many protesters are continuing to demand the dissolution of the interim government, … read more »

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Tunisia PM pledges to quit politics

January 21, 2011 by benim

The prime minister of the caretaker government, Mohammed Ghannouchi, said that the next elections will be “the first truly free elections in post- independent Tunisia” in an interview broadcast on Tunisian national television on Friday. Ghannouchi pledged that he will … read more »

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Tunisia says will track down Ben Ali family abroad

January 21, 2011 by benim

Tunisia has arrested Imed Trabelsi, a nephew of ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s wife, and will track down other wanted family members abroad, Interior Minister Ahmed Friia said on Friday. “Regarding our ability to track down those relatives of … read more »

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Tunisia mourns unrest victims

January 21, 2011 by benim

Tunisians have begun a three-day period of national mourning for those who died during the month-long uprising that overthrew longtime ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. The mourning, which began on Friday, is meant to honour the dozens of people … read more »

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Tunisia protests hit economy – IMF spokesman

January 20, 2011 by benim

Economic activity in Tunisia has been hit by recent political turmoil but it is hard to know exactly by how much without a proper assessment, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday. Tunisia’s 23-year ruler Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was ousted … read more »

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Ben Ali: EU set to freeze Tunisian ex-leader’s assets

January 20, 2011 by benim

The EU is close to agreeing to a freeze of assets belonging to ousted Tunisian President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his family. Switzerland has already announced plans and France has said it intends to block suspicious financial movements. “There … read more »

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Tunisia to legalise banned political parties

January 20, 2011 by benim

Tunisia’s new government says it will recognise all banned political groups, including Islamists, and grant an amnesty to all political prisoners. The announcement comes after the new cabinet held its first meeting – nearly a week after President Zine al-Abidine … read more »

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New Tunisian government upbeat after first meeting

January 20, 2011 by benim

Tunisia’s fragile new government emerged from its first meeting hopeful that it can reunite a country scarred by deadly riots. Government spokesman Tayyib Al Bakouchi told reporters Thursday the multiparty government pledged to make security their top priority, to prepare … read more »

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Tunisia unity cabinet to hold first meeting amid row

January 19, 2011 by benim

Tunisia’s national unity cabinet is set to meet for the first time, amid a row over the presence of members of the previous government in key positions. Four opponents of the ousted president, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, quit the government … read more »

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Did WikiLeaks fuel Tunisia revolution?

January 18, 2011 by benim

Corruption has been one of the main features of the Ben Ali regime in Tunisia. It has gone hand in hand with authoritarian control of the state. Opposition groups and the public often spoke of endemic corruption among the Tunisian … read more »

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Tunisia PM resigned from ruling party

January 18, 2011 by benim

Tunisia’s interim president and prime minister resigned from the ousted leader’s ruling party, state TV said Tuesday, a move seen as a gesture to placate angry street demonstrators and keep the unity government afloat. President Fouad Mebazaa and Prime Minister … read more »

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Exiled Tunisian Marzouki mulling election run

January 18, 2011 by benim

Moncef Marzouki, an exiled leader of a secular Tunisian opposition party, said on Monday he was reconsidering running for election after the departure of Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, calling a newly formed government a “farce”. Ousted president Ben Ali fled … read more »

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