French Court Blocks Extradition of Late Tunisian Dictator's Daughter

A Paris Court of Appeal rejected Tunisia's April 1, 2026 extradition request for Halima Ben Ali, the daughter of former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who is accused by Tunisian authorities of laundering funds obtained during her father's rule; the court also lifted her judicial supervision. The article notes her prior detention attempts, EU sanctions since 2011, and statements from her lawyer expressing relief and concerns about her safety if returned to Tunisia.