Tunisia arrests suspects in migrant assault video

Tunisia's Interior Ministry announced on Thursday that criminal elements featured in a recent video assaulting sub-Saharan African nationals have been identified and arrested. The investigation was initiated despite no formal complaint being filed.

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The state reaffirms its will to guarantee the rights and dignity of any person on its territory.

Security services determined the video does not depict a recent event, but rather incidents from five years ago, in 2021. Investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances surrounding the assault and the reasons for the video's recent circulation, especially given the significant time lapse since the events occurred. The ministry noted the video was shared from two different continents, without specifying exact geographic origins.

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The law will be applied against the offenders.

The ministry emphasized the state's commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of everyone within its territory, vowing to enforce the law against those responsible. The executive also reiterated its dedication to a humanitarian approach in managing irregular migration, seeking swift solutions for the voluntary return of irregular migrants to their home countries under the best possible conditions.

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The executive reiterates its commitment to a humanitarian approach in dealing with irregular migration, and seeks to find rapid solutions to enable the voluntary return of irregular migrants to their countries of origin, under the best possible conditions.