Tunisian Interior Ministry Dismisses Intelligence Agency Directors Due to Prisoners

The Tunisian Ministry of Interior announced today, Tuesday, that the minister has dismissed two directors in the intelligence agencies following the escape of five prisoners accused of the assassination of two prominent secular politicians and the killing of police officers years ago from the Mornaguia prison near the capital, Tunis. The ministry stated in a statement that the minister decided to dismiss the Director General of Specialized Services and the Central Director of General Intelligence.