More than 100 people were killed during the uprising that forced Ben Ali to flee on Jan. 14, according to the United Nations, many by live rounds fired by Ben Ali`s security forces.
The extradition request relates to new charges against Ben Ali for "committing and inciting homocide and sowing discord between citizens of the country", the foreign ministry said in a statement carried by state media.
Tunisia had previously asked Interpol to help find Ben Ali and members of his family and arrest them on charges of theft and currency offences.
Ben Ali took power in 1987 and was seen a repressive ruler who ignored the country`s poor and raided public funds. He fell ill after fleeing to Saudi Arabia, sources have said.
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