Ex-President of Tunisia, sentenced to 35 years in absentia

Laaska News June 21,2011

In absentia, a Tunisian court has sentenced the deposed President of the country, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, to 35 years in prison.

Continent marks Africa Day as war rages in Libya

Laaska News  May 23,2011
By Tichaona Chifamba
HARARE, May 23 (Xinhua) — The continent celebrates Africa Day Wednesday amid turmoil in Libya, where rebels are fighting to dislodge long-time leader

New government of national unity formed in Tunisia

Jan.28,2011. Laaska News.

A new government of national unity has been formed in Tunisia. This was announced on television by Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi, who has retained his post.

Two of Tunisian deposed president’s strongmen under house arrest: TAP

Laaska News January 24,2011.www.wordpress.com

TUNIS, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — Tunisian authorities have put two of ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali’s strongmen under house arrest, the official news agency TAP reported on Sunday.

US revokes diplomatic visas of Tunisian government’s former members

Jan.24,2011 Laaska News www.laaska.wordpress.com

TUNIS, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Department of State revoked the diplomatic visas of former members of the Tunisian government and their relatives, who are no longer entitled to hold such visas, the U.S. embassy to Tunisia said in a statement on Sunday.

Tunisia arrests TV giant over treason: state TV

Laaska News January 23,2011.

TUNIS, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The Tunisian authority Sunday arrested a private TV station owner and his son, accusing them of “treason” for provoking violence and assisting the return of fallen President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, official TAP news agency reported.

Tunisian police joins demonstrations as protests against interim gov’t continue

Laaska News January 23,2011.

TUNIS, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) — Tunisian police joined the demonstrators in the capital on Saturday, asking for the creation of a union to defend their rights.

Tunisia coalition hits trouble on day two

Laaska News January 18,2011
By Lin Noueihed and Andrew Hammond

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s new coalition government hit trouble on Tuesday when four ministers quit and an opposition party threatened to walk out, undermining efforts to restore stability and end unrest on the streets.

Three ministers quit Tunisia coalition

Laaska News January 18,2011
By Tarek Amara and Andrew Hammond(Reuters)

TUNIS  – Three opposition ministers quit Tunisia’s new coalition government on Tuesday in protest at the presence of members of the party of ousted leader Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali.

Tunisia:Prime Minister names unity government to quell Tunisia unrest

Laaska News January 17,2011

TUNIS  – Tunisia’s prime minister appointed opposition figures to a new unity government on Monday in the hope of restoring stability after violent street protests brought down the president last Friday.