Closing arguments are announced for January 27 in a trial before a specialized chamber in Kef, northwest Tunisia. The victims are pinning their hopes on this. Given the slowness, obstacles suffered by the judges and the weakness of the victims' lawyers, the Tunisian transitional justice seems to be on hold.
Through him, the role of the army is on trial. General Rachid Ammar, former Tunisian army Chief of Staff appeared on Monday, February 14, before the specialized judicial chamber of Tunis. Until now considered an exemplary military leader during the revolution, he is accused of voluntary manslaughter and attempted murder.