Hundreds of African migrants expelled from Tunisia have been stranded in the border area, facing dire conditions and lacking food, water and shelter. Most hail from sub-Saharan nations and were expelled following clashes in the Tunisian town of Sfax between migrants and locals after the death of a Tunisian youth. “We cannot accept that Tunisia becomes a country of transit or settlement for sub-Saharan African migrants,” said Tunisian Interior Minister Kamel Al-Fakih in remarks to parliament on Wednesday. Rights organizations have condemned reported abuses of the migrants by Tunisian security personnel. The escalating crisis highlights the profound challenges North African countries face with migration flows from sub-Saharan Africa.

Source: Libya Today July 27, 2023 13:08 UTC