‘We can’t endure this’: Migrants suffer in extreme Tunisian heat

Relentless heat in Tunis has left many migrants who are living rough unable to sleep [Simon Speakman Cordall/Al Jazeera]

Tunis, Tunisia – The makeshift camp outside the offices of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) was practically deserted. Empty tents lay scattershot on the burning pavement, as the blistering sun beat down.

“We cannot endure this,” said Kelly, one of the 100 or so irregular migrants and refugees sleeping outside the IOM building. “We don’t feel rested. Every day we are stressed.”