Tunisian Interior Minister: Security forces are a solid bulwark for national protection

Tunisia's Interior Minister, Khaled Nouri, declared on Friday, June 19, 2026, that the nation's security forces will continue to serve as a vital defense against evolving threats. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for 950 new security agents at the National School for Training Security Agents and Non-Commissioned Officers in Kairouan, Nouri described security as a "sacred mission founded on professional competence and the consciousness of responsibilities," distinguishing it from a mere occupation.

He urged the newly trained agents to commence their duties with strict adherence to the law, ensuring the protection of human rights and citizen dignity. Minister Nouri stressed that public trust is the cornerstone of enduring and effective security. The graduating class, the 46th promotion, was named in honor of martyr Lieutenant Marwan Al-Qadri.

Rawdha Bioud, Director of Studies and Skills Development at the General Directorate of National Security Training, explained that the six-month training program combined theoretical and practical elements. This intensive curriculum equipped the agents with the necessary skills for contemporary security challenges, covering judicial security, administrative security, technical and scientific fields, and intervention units. The program also emphasized professional ethics, aligning with internal security codes of conduct and public service regulations, as part of the ministry's strategy to enhance governance.