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June 20, 2011: About ten protesters gathered in front of the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division. The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being handled by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: About ten protesters gathered in front of the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division. The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being handled by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: About ten protesters gathered in front of the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division. The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being handled by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: About ten protesters gathered in front of the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division. The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being handled by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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M03-647

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-647 · 2011

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June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-646 · 2011

M03-645

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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M03-644

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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M03-642

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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M03-641

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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20 juin 2011 : Abdelfattah Mourou dans la salle des pas perdu pendant le procès et face aux caméras du monde. Tribunal de première Instance de Tunis, Chambre criminelle, la justice tunisienne a entamé aujourd’hui le procès de Benali et de sa femme en son absence, cette audience est la première parmi les 93 procédures engagées contre le président déchu, dont 35 relèvent de la justice militaire. Le procès d’aujourd’hui concerne l'affaire du palais de Sidi Dherif où une importante quantité de devises et des bijoux de valeur ont été saisis. Ben Ali est également accusé de  détention d'armes et de possession de stupéfiants, saisis au palais de Carthage.  Il est passible de peines allant de 5 à 20 ans de prison.

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June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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M03-636

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-636 · 2011

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June 20, 2011: A man protesting the trial in absentia with a sign reading “Wanted: Ben Ali” in the courtroom. Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary began the trial today of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, related to items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, in connection with items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: Judge Touhami Hafian stated that the trial would begin with the reading of the charges against Ben Ali, namely the illegal possession of drugs, weapons, foreign currency, jewelry, and archaeological artifacts.At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-622 · 2011

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June 20, 2011: The defense’s case in the trial of the ousted president. Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife today in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case involving the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife presents the summons to appear in court for the deposed president.Tunis Court of First Instance, Chamber 10: The Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife today in their absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

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June 20, 2011: One of the defense attorneys, Abdessatar Massoudi, at the trial in absentia of former Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife. The defense team for former President Ben Ali requested a postponement of the trial in absentia of Tunisia’s former strongman, which began this morning in a Tunis court. Attorney Abdessatar Massoudi presented this request, intended to give the court-appointed attorneys time to prepare their defense, after the indictment was read. At the Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division, the Tunisian judiciary began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in their absence today; this hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which fall under military jurisdiction. Today’s trial concerns the case of the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-610 · 2011

M03-609

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case involving the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-609 · 2011

M03-608

20 juin 2011 : Policiers et huissier avec la valise contenant la drogue trouvée dans le bureau de l'ancien Président. Tribunal de première Instance de Tunis, Chambre Criminelle, la justice tunisienne a entamé aujourd’hui le procès de Benali et de sa femme en son absence, cette audience est la première parmi les 93 procédures engagées contre le président déchu, dont 35 relèvent de la justice militaire. Le procès d’aujourd’hui concerne l'affaire du palais de Sidi Dherif où une importante quantité de devises et des bijoux de valeur ont été saisis. Ben Ali est également accusé de  détention d'armes et de possession de stupéfiants, saisis au palais de Carthage.  Il est passible de peines allant de 5 à 20 ans de prison.

M03-608 · 2011

M03-607

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case involving the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-607 · 2011

M03-606

20 juin 2011 : Policiers et huissier avec la valise contenant la drogue trouvée dans le bureau de l'ancien Président. Tribunal de première Instance de Tunis, Chambre Criminelle, la justice tunisienne a entamé aujourd’hui le procès de Benali et de sa femme en son absence, cette audience est la première parmi les 93 procédures engagées contre le président déchu, dont 35 relèvent de la justice militaire. Le procès d’aujourd’hui concerne l'affaire du palais de Sidi Dherif où une importante quantité de devises et des bijoux de valeur ont été saisis. Ben Ali est également accusé de  détention d'armes et de possession de stupéfiants, saisis au palais de Carthage.  Il est passible de peines allant de 5 à 20 ans de prison.

M03-606 · 2011

M03-605

20 juin 2011 : Policiers et huissier avec la valise contenant la drogue trouvée dans le bureau de l'ancien Président. Tribunal de première Instance de Tunis, Chambre Criminelle, la justice tunisienne a entamé aujourd’hui le procès de Benali et de sa femme en son absence, cette audience est la première parmi les 93 procédures engagées contre le président déchu, dont 35 relèvent de la justice militaire. Le procès d’aujourd’hui concerne l'affaire du palais de Sidi Dherif où une importante quantité de devises et des bijoux de valeur ont été saisis. Ben Ali est également accusé de  détention d'armes et de possession de stupéfiants, saisis au palais de Carthage.  Il est passible de peines allant de 5 à 20 ans de prison.

M03-605 · 2011

M03-604

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case involving the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-604 · 2011

M03-603

June 20, 2011: Tunis Court of First Instance, Criminal Division: The Tunisian judiciary today began the trial of Ben Ali and his wife in his absence. This hearing is the first of 93 cases brought against the ousted president, 35 of which are being heard by military courts. Today’s trial concerns the case involving the Sidi Dherif Palace, where a large amount of foreign currency and valuable jewelry were seized. Ben Ali is also accused of weapons possession and drug possession, with the items seized at the Carthage Palace. He faces sentences ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison.

M03-603 · 2011