Tunisian pardon for journalist Taoufik Ben Brik

Tunisian President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali decided to pardon the Tunisian journalist Taoufik Ben Brik and drop all charges against him, as well as to delivering his passport, which was taken by the Tunisian police due to accusations that he abused Tunisia by publishing news analysis and articles in many Swiss and French newspapers.

At the same time, France announced that it was granting Ben Brik an entry visa to Paris, as he has stated his desire to reside in Paris more than once.