By Zeďneb BoughzouIn the front row of a small classroom, three women, all different nationalities, avidly learn French in southern Tunisia’s stifling summer heat — grateful for support from an umbrella of charities. ‘Feel comfortable’Over the last decade, the number of migrants of sub-Saharan origin arriving in Tunisia has swelled substantially. These limitations prompted the Organisation for the Support of Migrants to form and kick into action. In the small classroom hosting the French class, Tunisian citizen Fatma hopes to learn French in order to join her brother in France. Tunisia tolerates irregular migrants, but it is very difficult for such foreign African nationals to legitimise their immigration status.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 09, 2021 13:30 UTC