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Former President of Tunisia Denies Charges Ahead of Monday Trial
Former Tunisian president Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali has denied all charges against him on the eve of his trial in absentia. Mr. Ben Ali’s lawyer said Sunday the former president hopes Tunisia will overcome its “chaos.”
Former Tunisian Interior Minister, Rafigh Hadj Ghassim Arrested
Rafigh Hadj Ghassim, the former Interior Minister of the deposed government of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Tunisia, was arrested and questioned about the recent riots that rocked the country, revealed the current Interior Minister Farhat Rajihi.
Recent Riots in Tunisia Leave 147 People Reported Dead And 510 Injured
Some 147 people have been reported dead and 510 others injured during the recent riots in Tunisia, leading to the ousting of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights (HCHR) said Tuesday.
Austrian Foreign Minister Freezes Assets of Deposed Tunisian Leader, Relatives
Austrian Foreign minister, Michael Spindelegger, said his country would “immediately freeze all assets” of the ousted Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, and his family and relatives in Austria.
Tunisian Envoy to Senegal, Chokri Hermassi Says His Country Will be a Model for Africa
The Tunisian ambassador to Senegal, Chokri Hermassi, has expressed hope that his country, which has just experienced a major political change with the deposing of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali after 23 years at the helm, “will be a model for...
Tunisian Teachers Begin Strike Action
Teachers of basic education in Tunisia began an indefinite strike on Monday to protest against their working and living conditions.
Tunisian Prime Minister Pledges to Release Political Prisoners
Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Al Ghanouchi has said that all political prisoners would be released and people will enjoy unrestricted freedom of information, a reliable source told APA.
Talks Underway Between Political Parties And Prime Minister in Tunisia for National Unity Government
Negotiations are underway Sunday in Tunis between political parties and Prime Minister Mohamed Al Ghanouchi for the formation of a national unity government.
