Document #1316038

BBC News

Tunis gun battles erupt after Ben Ali aide arrested

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-12202283

ecoi.net summary:
After violent protests deposed President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali fled to Saudi Arabia; ex-head of presidential security, Ali Seriati, was arrested and accused of threatening state security by fomenting violence; widespread violence and looting
Country:
Tunisia
Source:
BBC News
Original link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-12202283
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
16 January 2011
Document ID:
1316038 (former ID 152732)

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