Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid Refuted Death Rumors
Essid was live on Shams FM earlier today (Getty).
The Claim
The former Tunisian Prime Minister, Habib Essid, died.
News posted on
Emerging story
News websites, pages, and accounts on social media circulated news claiming the death of former Prime Minister Habib Essid.
Misbar’s Analysis
MENA: The former Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid dunked his death rumors earlier today on the local radio station Shams FM. Essid confirmed that he is fine and healthy.
Habib Essid served as prime minister from February 2015 to August 2016 before being replaced by Yusuf al-Shahid.
Essid has held several other government posts, including interior minister under Essebsi (2011) and national security adviser under then-prime minister Hamadi Jebali (2011-2013).
Misbar’s Classification
Fake
