Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid Refuted Death Rumors

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).