The Tunisian Foreign Ministry urged authorities in Ontario, Canada, to swiftly investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a Tunisian national, who was fatally shot by Canadian police officers in an incident that occurred a week ago, on Sunday.
The Tunisian citizen was killed in Oakville city last Sunday, hit by seven bullets fired by two Canadian police officers, both of whom are now under investigation.
Details regarding the incident’s circumstances remain unclear from the authorities.
According to a local Tunisian news website, the police intervention and subsequent shooting were prompted by a call reporting a dispute between the Tunisian victim and the homeowner from whom he was renting.
The Tunisian Foreign Ministry stated, “Preliminary information, which has not been confirmed, suggests that the deceased was not posing a threat that justified being shot seven times by the police officers.”
In a statement, the ministry called on the Ontario authorities and the local police to “quickly clarify all aspects of the incident, reveal all relevant facts, and assign administrative and criminal responsibilities promptly and without delay.”
Tunisia’s National Guard General Administration announced the recovery of 5 bodies and the thwarting of an illegal migration attempt by 77 individuals attempting to flee across the Mediterranean Sea towards Europe.
The Administration stated that the maritime units in the coastal guard area of Zarzis successfully prevented an illegal border crossing operation and rescued 24 migrants of various foreign nationalities.
The migrants had set sail from the coast of a neighbouring country, while the maritime guard units in Mahdia managed to prevent another illegal migration attempt, saving 53 migrants of different foreign nationalities.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against the violators.
Regarding the situation in Libya, “The Telegraph,” a British newspaper, recently reported that Libya and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement whereby Libya will receive one million dollars to halt the flow of irregular migrants through its shores and facilitate their return to their home countries.
