Tunisia called on the regime of Saudi Arabia to extradite the deposed president, Ben Ali, accused of being involved in "many crimes", as announced by the country's foreign minister was quoted by official news agency TAP. According to a ministry statement, "the Tunisian authorities have submitted a request through diplomatic channels" to extradite the former dictator of 74 years, who is in Saudi Arabia from January 14 after being expelled by a revolt unprecedented popular in Tunisia.
"According to a series of allegations concerning his involvement in crimes such as committing and inciting murder and sow discord among the citizens and lead to confrontation, Tunisia calls for his extradition," the ministry said. This week it was known that Ben Ali remains in a coma in a hospital in the city of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
"He had a stroke and accident is very serious," said a source close to the family. Tunisia now requires the Riyadh authorities to report their health status or eventual death. " On the other hand, the waters are still crying in the streets of Tunis. Hundreds of people have gathered the center of the Tunisian capital to demand the resignation of the interim government of Prime Minister Mohamed Ghanuchi.
Together they decided to camp and spend the night outside the offices of prime minister. Among the protesters are members of the opposition and civil society representatives, calling for the resignation of "all symbols of the regime of Ben Ali." They claim also the appointment of a new transitional executive to lead the affairs of the country until general elections are convened.
Ghanuchi, who was already prime minister Ben Ali, was confirmed in office after the appointment of Fouad Mebazaa as interim president. This confirmation was rejected by the opposition, which calls for the responsible disposal of all who served under deposed president. The protesters have demanded the implementation of a national committee "to safeguard the revolution" which will consist of fifty personalities representing different sectors of society. 
"According to a series of allegations concerning his involvement in crimes such as committing and inciting murder and sow discord among the citizens and lead to confrontation, Tunisia calls for his extradition," the ministry said. This week it was known that Ben Ali remains in a coma in a hospital in the city of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
"He had a stroke and accident is very serious," said a source close to the family. Tunisia now requires the Riyadh authorities to report their health status or eventual death. " On the other hand, the waters are still crying in the streets of Tunis. Hundreds of people have gathered the center of the Tunisian capital to demand the resignation of the interim government of Prime Minister Mohamed Ghanuchi.
Together they decided to camp and spend the night outside the offices of prime minister. Among the protesters are members of the opposition and civil society representatives, calling for the resignation of "all symbols of the regime of Ben Ali." They claim also the appointment of a new transitional executive to lead the affairs of the country until general elections are convened.
Ghanuchi, who was already prime minister Ben Ali, was confirmed in office after the appointment of Fouad Mebazaa as interim president. This confirmation was rejected by the opposition, which calls for the responsible disposal of all who served under deposed president. The protesters have demanded the implementation of a national committee "to safeguard the revolution" which will consist of fifty personalities representing different sectors of society.
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