Nicolas Sarkozy

Sarkozy in Tunisia: "As far as human rights go, he's worse than Chirac"

Julien — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:34:46 +0200

Poster of Ben Ali. Photo: "Eikizilla"

Nicolas Sarkozy is on a three-day trip to Tunisia. A former Tunisian judge, suspended for having criticised his president and now under constant police watch, deplores the French head of state for turning a blind eye to the corruption and authoritarianism Ben Ali's "clan". More on human rights in Tunisia.

Sarkozy in Tunisia: As far as human rights go, he’s even worse than Chirac

Julien — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:30:05 +0200

Mokhtar Yahyaoui is a former Tunisian judge. In 2001 he drafted a public letter to president Ben Ali condemning the lack of independence of Tunisian magistrates. A few days later, he was suspended and has since been living under police surveillance.

Britons praise Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's French chic

Julien — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:43:45 +0100

The British public was wowed by Carla Sarkozy's elegance and beauty yesterday when she met the Queen. And they didn't miss out on the chance to compare the French president's wife with that of Prince Charles, Camilla Parker-Bowles, who rarely enjoys any praise. We listen to the view of a British "appearance management" consultant on each woman's choice of style.