Former Tunisian leader Ben Ali says he is being unfairly discredited . Zine el Abidine Ben Ali , who was deposed earlier this year , denies a variety of charges against him . Ben Ali said that recent searches conducted of his official and personal offices were `` merely stage dressing '' meant to discredit him . Zine el Abidine Ben Ali 's revolt triggered a wave of protests across North Africa and Tunisia .
Former Tunisian leader Ben Ali says he is being unfairly discredited . Zine el Abidine Ben Ali , who was deposed earlier this year , denies a variety of charges against him . Zine el Abidine Ben Ali 's revolt triggered a wave of protests across North Africa and Tunisia .