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Tunisia seeks Ben Ali's extradition
Tunisia seeks Ben Ali's extradition
Officials have formally requested the
extradition of former president from Saudi Arabia, where he
fled last month.
Last Modified: 20 Feb 2011 19:40 GMT
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Tunisia is seeking the extradition of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali from Saudi Arabia to face charges stemming from the violent crackdown on protesters last month, Tunisia's foreign ministry has said.
Tunisia wants to try Ben Ali over his role in the deaths of protesters killed by security forces during the uprising, which brought an end to his decades-long rule, the foreign ministry said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday.
Ben Ali fled Tunisia to Jeddah on January 14, after weeks of protests ended his 23-year-old rule.
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