The military, acting under orders from the interim government, has held two officials that are connected with the former dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali. The relationship between the former and interim government has been called into question because of these recent arrests, as the country walks a shaky line between peace and justice. One official, formerly in charge of Mr. Ben Ali's security, in attempting to flee across the border, was arrested by citizens. That official was then turned over to the state and then to the military as he was charged with conspiracy against the government. The other official, formerly the interior minister, was arrested without any charges announced. Both were accused of insighting violence in the country after Mr. Ben Ali left the country. The arrests point to an increased position of the military in suppressing counter speech against the government, a possible start for simply another dictatorship, this one by the military. However, Mr. Ben Ali was forced out by a popular uprising last week, but looting has been rampant in the country. Fouad Mebazza, the interim president, has pledged to form a unity government to return the country to stability.
by Margaret Nunne
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