Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali
Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali was the President of Tunisia from 1987 until his ousting in 2011 during the Arab Spring. His regime was marked by authoritarian rule, widespread corruption, and human rights abuses, leading to significant opposition from activists like Sihem Bensedrine, who fought for democracy and justice in the country.
Born on Sep 03, 1936 (88 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 10,422 | $45,000 | 40$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 27 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Totals | 2 | 11,856,756 | 10,449 | $51,900 | 45$ |
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Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was condemned in 2012 for crimes including the illegitimate use of the Armed Forces.
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Tunisia:
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was the ousted president of Tunisia.
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Tunisia:
He is the former president of Tunisia whose family's confiscated assets are at the center of a corruption investigation.
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Iraq:
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is mentioned in the context of his decision to postpone an Arab summit.
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Tunisia:
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was the former president of Tunisia whose policies are referenced in discussions about labor laws.
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Tunisia:
The charges against former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali were dismissed as he is deceased.
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Tunisia:
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's regime was overthrown, leading to Fouad Mbazaa's interim presidency.
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Tunisia:
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is mentioned as the former president of Tunisia and the uncle of Douraid Bouaouina.
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France:
Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali's dictatorship is referenced as a period of severe repression in Tunisia.
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France:
Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali was the dictator overthrown during the Tunisian revolution.
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