Fact check: Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed did not call for regularization of undocumented sub-Saharan migrants
via Business News2 min read
A Facebook post claiming Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed called for the immediate protection, employment, and permanent residency for undocumented African migrants has been widely shared and debated. However, an investigation into the claim found no official statements from the Presidency, Kaïs Saïed, or any recent government decisions confirming such a measure. No Tunisian institutional source has announced the automatic granting of permanent residency cards to sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia. The phrasing of the post is misleading, presenting unconfirmed information as an official decision. Official communications from the presidency, government, or relevant ministries do not contain any announcement corresponding to the shared visual's content. The granting of a permanent residence permit would require a precise legal framework, clearly defined administrative procedures, and official communication from competent authorities, none of which are present in the viral publication. The visual itself lacks reliability indicators, citing no official sources or documents to verify the information. Therefore, there is no evidence to support the claim that Kaïs Saïed requested the immediate protection, professional integration, or permanent residency for undocumented sub-Saharan migrants as asserted in the viral post.
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