Tunis – The Tunisian “Haq” movement, in a statement obtained by “Sawt Al Emarat,” called on President Kais Saied’s authorities to immediately disclose the text of the recent security and military agreement signed with Algeria. It stressed that “transparency is the only weapon to stop the spread of rumors” that undermine national sovereignty.
The absence of official information fuels “skepticism”.
The movement expressed its deep concern regarding the online debates and interpretations surrounding the agreement signed on October 7, 2025. The statement added that the lack of official clarifications has created a vacuum filled with skepticism, leading to a breakdown in institutional trust between the state and society.
The movement stressed that the state’s interest requires adopting a transparent communication policy that “dots the i’s and crosses the t’s” and refutes claims that there are clauses that allow foreign military intervention to support the regime in the event of internal unrest.
National sovereignty versus “external balances”
In a strong political message, the Haq Movement asserted that the strength of any political system lies in deriving its legitimacy from its “internal popular support.” It warned that relying on external balances, however strategically important, cannot be a substitute for national unity. It added:
“Any international agreement must serve the national interest without compromising the essence of independent sovereign decision-making.”
Demands to present the people with a picture of “historical integrity”.
The statement demanded that the terms of this agreement be presented to the public and relevant authorities for review and discussion. The movement asserted that the people are “the original sovereign power and the ultimate arbiter in all matters concerning their future.” Furthermore, the movement described the management of national resources and borders as “a supreme historical trust” that cannot be compromised under the pressure of circumstances.
Background to the controversy: Leaked documents and tacit agreements
This move comes after the circulation of a “leaked document” on opposition platforms. This document alleges that the agreement signed between Tunisian Defense Minister Khaled Sehili and Algerian Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha includes clauses allowing Algerian forces to penetrate 50 kilometers into Tunisia to protect “legitimate authorities.”
Despite assurances from the Tunisian Ministry of Defense that the agreement is an update to an old security cooperation agreement dating back to 2001 aimed at combating terrorism, the failure to publish the text in the Official Gazette or present it to Parliament has left the door wide open for debate.
