Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali

Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was the President of Tunisia from 1987 until he was ousted during the Tunisian Revolution in 2011. His regime was characterized by political repression, corruption, and human rights violations. Ben Ali's rule ended after widespread protests against his government, which were part of the Arab Spring, leading to his flight from the country. His legacy remains contentious, with ongoing debates about the impact of his presidency on Tunisia's political landscape.