Tunisian Lawmakers Must Reject Highly Restrictive NGO Law, Warns Amnesty International Amnesty International has called on Tunisian lawmakers to reject a proposed NGO law, fearing that if passed it would severely curtail the activities of independent civil society organizations in the country. The draft law, which seeks to replace the […]
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Tunisia’s Ongoing Repression: Upholding Justice for Arbitrary Detentions
Tunisian Authorities Crack Down on Political Opposition Figures Arbitrary Detentions and Charges The Tunisian authorities are facing strong criticism from Amnesty International for the arbitrary detention of six political opposition figures. These individuals, including opposition activist Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, politician Khayam Turki, dissident and politician Abdelhamid Jlassi, opposition activist Issam […]
The Struggle for Asylum: Tunisia’s Controversial Expulsion of African Migrants
Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled Apparent Policy Shift Endangers Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Children A Dangerous Shift in Tunisian Policy The recent expulsion of over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria by the Tunisian National Guard has raised concerns about a dangerous shift in […]
Crisis in Tunisia: Challenging the Fabricated Charges Against Political Dissidents
Arbitrary Detention of Political Opposition Figures in Tunisia Amnesty International Calls for Immediate Release Amnesty International has urged the Tunisian authorities to release six political opposition figures who have been arbitrarily detained for nearly eight months. The individuals, including activists, politicians, and lawyers, have been held on unfounded accusations of […]
Mitigating the Humanitarian Crisis: Tunisia’s Response to Intercepting and Expelling African Migrants at Sea
Tunisia: African Migrants Intercepted at Sea, Expelled Apparent Policy Shift Endangers Migrants, Asylum Seekers, Children October 10, 2023 12:30AM EDT The Tunisian National Guard has collectively expelled over 100 migrants from multiple African countries to the border with Algeria, according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch. These migrants, […]
EU Commission Should Take Action to Address Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants
EU Commission Should Stop Ignoring Tunisia’s Abuses Against Migrants The Controversial Migration Control Deal On Friday, the European Union (EU) Commission announced its decision to move forward with a controversial deal on migration control, despite concerns about human rights violations. The deal, which was reached in July, involves providing financial […]
The EU’s Misguided Approach in Tunisia: Repeating a Dangerous Mistake
Opinion: The EU‘s Dangerous Mistake in the Tunisia Deal Introduction The recent agreement between the European Union (EU) and Tunisia, aimed at curbing migration to Europe, has come under intense criticism for its human rights implications. The deal, signed without any human rights conditions or monitoring mechanisms, has already resulted […]
Tunisia’s Sliding Human Rights: Assessing the Fallout of President Saied’s Power Grab
Amnesty International Report Shows Worsening Human Rights Situation in Tunisia Introduction Amnesty International has released a new report highlighting the alarming deterioration of human rights in Tunisia since President Kais Saied’s power grab in July 2021. The report outlines an array of concerning actions taken by the Tunisian authorities, including […]
Tunisia’s Treatment of Black African Migrants and Refugees: A Bleak Reality
Tunisia: No Safe Haven for Black African Migrants, Refugees Security Forces Abuse Migrants; EU Should Suspend Migration Control Support July 19, 2023 By The treatment of Black African migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Tunisia has come under scrutiny as reports emerge about serious abuses committed by Tunisian security forces. […]
EU/Tunisia Migration Agreement: A Controversial Pact That Raises Questions on EU’s Responsibility in Human Rights Abuses
EU–Tunisia Migration Agreement Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Abuses Evidence of Human Rights Abuses Amnesty International’s Advocacy Director at the organization’s European Institutions Office, Eve Geddie, has voiced strong concerns over the recent EU–Tunisia migration agreement. Geddie pointed out that the agreement was signed despite mounting evidence of serious human […]