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Left and right barbs over relations with the ex-leader (Photo: tyle_r)

EU Socialists, conservatives, play 'dictator badminton' over Tunisia

Socialists and conservatives in the European Parliament have accused each other of cosying up to Tunisian ex-dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, with senior figures in the French political establishment also tainted by association.

Left-wingers and human rights organisations have been strident in their criticism of conservatives such as French President Nicolas Sarkozy for his government's close ties and support of the ousted Tunisian leader.

But on Tuesday (18 January), after it w...

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Left and right barbs over relations with the ex-leader (Photo: tyle_r)

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