Located less than 100 miles from the Italian islands, Tunisia has become a challenging stop for migrants seeking to reach Europe. An estimated 15,000 to 20,000 migrants are stranded in rural olive groves near the central Tunisian coastline, a result of anti-migration policies in Tunisia and Europe.
The encampments have grown in size as police efforts to prevent Mediterranean crossings have intensified. Migrants face harsh living conditions, with clashes between different nationalities and little intervention from authorities.
