Tweet Widget Facebook Like Verdicts are expected next week in the trial of former President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali and his security chiefs, the first concerning the killing of protesters during Tunisia’s uprising in December 2010 and January 2011. 1. What is the Ben Ali trial all about? 2. Who are the defendants? 3. What are the charges? 4. What are the shortcomings of the trial? 5. Are there other trials in connection with the December 2010 uprising? read more 2012-06-11