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‘This is a critical moment’: Tunisian protesters show support for Palestine

Thousands in Tunis rallied in solidarity for Palestinians affected by the Israeli bombardment, now in its sixth day.

Al Jazeera

The turning of the bones in Madagascar

Every few years, Malagasy communities hold joyful ceremonies where the remains of lost loved ones are exhumed, cared for and introduced to the newest members of the community. Also, although Tunisia was decades ahead of many other countries in giving women the right to choose whether to go ahead with…

France 24

By sea, by land: Desperate refugees still transit Morocco to get to Europe

A month after an earthquake killed nearly 3,000 people, the stream of refugees transiting Morocco to Europe continues.

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The Guardian view on outsourcing border controls: this is a dereliction of duty by Europe

Editorial: The intolerably cruel crackdown on irregular migrants in Tunisia is an indictment of a deal struck with a dictatorial regime

The Guardian - UK

Families of jailed Tunisian opposition ask ICC to investigate president

Relatives go to The Hague to pressure the court to go after leaders in Tunis over alleged rights abuses.

Al Jazeera

Families of imprisoned Tunisian dissidents head to the International Criminal Court

Family members of jailed lawyers and politicians in Tunisia want the International Criminal Court to investigate claims of political persecution and human rights violations

The Independent UK

What's happening on Lampedusa – and what Europe needs to do now to manage migration

Editor’s note: “This is an adapted version of an article originally published in Spanish on the 28th of September, 2023. It takes in an EU policy development that occurred subsequent to the publication of the first article.

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Tunisia detains Abir Moussi, prominent opponent of president: Lawyers

The arrest is the latest in a crackdown against President Kais Saied’s opponents.

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Tunisia rejects European funds and says they fall short of a deal for migration and financial aid

Tunisia has announced it would reject an installment of funds sent by Europe to help the debt-ridden country patrol the Mediterranean Sea as migrant boat crossings spike to levels not seen in several years

The Independent UK

Feminism in the Arab world: The new wave of activists

A new wave of feminism is beginning to emerge in the Arab world but how successful will it be? Annette Young talks to Lina Abirafeh, a specialist on women's rights in the region. Also Tunisia marks 50 years since it became the only Arab country to legalise abortion. Yet it…

France 24

Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader Ghannouchi starts hunger strike

The 82-year-old opposition leader has been in jail since last April on charges of incitement against Kais Saied’s rule.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso arrests four officers after thwarted coup

In tonight's edition: Four officers have been detained for questioning in Burkina Faso, a day after the military government announced it had thwarted a coup attempt. Also, although Tunisia was decades ahead of many other countries in the region and the world in giving women the right to choose whether…

France 24

Greece and Turkey agree migration pact as EU members fail to seal wider deal in Brussels – as it happened

Pact will halt illegal flows of refugees and migrants across the land border the two countries share

The Guardian - UK

On Lampedusa, the lucky few who made it across the sea live in misery

Overcrowding, lack of food and police violence plague the people who fled to Italy praying for a better life.

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‘I had to drink my own urine to survive’: Africans tell of being forced into the desert at Tunisia border

As EU prepares to send money as part of €1bn deal, people trying to reach north African country detail border ‘pushbacks’

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‘It’s a torment’: refugee tells how his family died in desert on quest for a future in Europe

Pato Crepin’s wife and six-year-old daughter were repeatedly pushed back by authorities in Tunisia, which has signed a €1bn deal with the EU

Al Jazeera

In Tunisia, a dance show celebrates ‘people with all types of differences’

A new dance show in Tunisia is seeking to celebrate diversity by breaking stereotypes surrounding marginalised people.

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EU to start releasing money to Tunisia under migration pact

The European Union is set to ‘swiftly’ disburse 127 million euros as part of a July deal to halt irregular migration.

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European Commission announces €127m aid to Tunisia to reduce migration as rescue groups warn of death toll at sea – as it happened

Commission says it is ‘cracking down’ on smuggling networks as NGOs say more assistance is needed from Europe’s leaders

The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni: I won’t allow Italy to become Europe’s refugee camp

Prime minister says Italy ‘under incredible pressure’ from large number of arrivals from north Africa

Al Jazeera

Europe frets over migration; Tunisia moves refugees to departure points

Pact that promised Tunisia financial support in return for stopping migration is being debated in Europe.

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Italy cracks down on migrants as Meloni calls for a naval blockade off North Africa

The measures approved by the Cabinet focused on migrants who don't qualify for asylum and are slated to be repatriated to their home countries.

The Guardian - UK

What is the controversy over the EU migration deal with Tunisia?

Human rights abuses have led to concerns over agreement that was aimed at addressing issue of people-smuggling to Italy

The Independent UK

Italy mulls new migrant crackdown as talk turns to naval blockade to prevent launching of boats

The Italian Cabinet is meeting to adopt new measures to crack down on migration

The Guardian - UK

EU states expressed ‘incomprehension’ at Tunisia migration pact, says Borrell

Foreign affairs chief in clash with Ursula von der Leyen as he issues broadside against ‘unilateral action’

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