Tunisia 's revolt touched off the Arab Spring movements in several other countries that ultimately toppled three other longtime Arab rulers . Ben Ali has been in exile in Saudi Arabia since his overthrow . The US and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Libya over its human rights record. Several former officials in his government are awaiting a military court 's verdict .
Ben Ali has been in exile in Saudi Arabia since his overthrow . The US and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Libya over its human rights record. Several former officials in his government are awaiting a military court 's verdict .