Halima Ben Ali Arrested in Paris
Halima Ben Ali, one of the daughters of ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, was arrested in Paris at the request of Tunisian authorities, a French judicial source indicated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, confirming information relayed by AFP and Le Parisien.
She is to be presented to the general prosecutor's office on Wednesday, as part of a provisional arrest request formulated by Tunis. Following this, she will appear before a delegated counselor, who will decide on her potential placement under extradition arrest or judicial control.
The French authorities have not communicated the precise reasons that led to this arrest request, which is part of a judicial cooperation context between France and Tunisia.
Next Steps
The arrest of Halima Ben Ali is a significant development in the cooperation between French and Tunisian authorities. The upcoming proceedings will determine the outcome of the extradition request and the potential consequences for Halima Ben Ali.
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