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Halima Ben Ali Arrested in Paris on Tunisia’s Extradition Request

French judicial authorities will decide on extradition detention or supervision after formal notification.

Overview

  • Prosecutors said she was detained at Charles de Gaulle Airport as she prepared to board a flight to Dubai.
  • She is scheduled Wednesday to appear at the Paris prosecutor’s office for notification of Tunisia’s provisional arrest request.
  • A delegated adviser will then determine whether she is placed under extradition custody or subject to judicial supervision.
  • Tunisian authorities have not disclosed the reason for the request, and officials described the matter as developing.
  • The arrest involves a member of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s family, reflecting continued legal scrutiny of figures tied to the former regime.