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African migrants stuck in Tunisia say racism persists after crackdown

Weeks after a violent crackdown on migrants in Tunisia that triggered a perilous rush to leave by smuggler boats for Italy, many African nationals are still homeless and jobless and some say they still face racist attacks.

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US Says Tunisia President Weakened Democratic Controls

Tunisian President Kais Saied has caused "enormous concern" about where Tunisia is headed with moves that have weakened democratic checks and balances, US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf said on Thursday. Leaf told Reuters that after years of efforts to build democracy, "what we've seen in the last year…

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Europe risks migrant surge without aid to Tunisia, Italy PM warns

Europe risks seeing a huge wave of migrants arriving on its shores from North Africa if financial stability in Tunisia is not safeguarded, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday.

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Italy's coast guard rescues more than 700 migrants

The Italian coast guard has rescued around 750 migrants in two separate operations off the country's southern coastline, hours after at least five people died and 33 were missing in an attempted sea crossing from Tunisia.

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US says Tunisia president weakened checks and balances

Tunisian President Kais Saied has caused "enormous concern" about where Tunisia is headed with moves that have weakened democratic checks and balances, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf said on Thursday.

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Migrant boats sink off Tunisia; five dead, at least 33 missing

Four African migrant boats sank off Tunisia on Wednesday and Thursday as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, leaving at least five dead and 33 missing, while the Coast Guard rescued 84 others, a judicial official told Reuters.

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Half of Tunisians Complain About High Cost of Living

More than half of the Tunisians complain about the high cost of living and the deteriorating economic condition in the country, according to a survey published on Wednesday. The Mourakiboun group, which specializes in elections, carried out the survey.

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Five migrants dead, scores missing after boat capsizes off Tunisia

At least five migrants from sub-Saharan Africa drowned and another 28 are missing after their boat capsized off Tunisia. The sinking is the latest such tragedy in the Mediterranean, the world's deadliest migration route.

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Several dead, scores missing after migrant boats sink off Tunisia

At least five African migrants died and another 33 were missing after four boats sank off the coast of Tunisia on Wednesday as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, an official of a local rights group said.

France 24

Families of jailed Tunisian politicians want UK to sanction Saied

Families call for sanctions on Tunisian officials, including Saeid, after a wave of arrests of opposition figures.

Al Jazeera

Five African migrants die, 28 missing after boat sinks off Tunisia

At least five African migrants died and another 28 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, an official of a local rights group said.

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Tunisian Coppersmiths Bring Fresh Shine to Ramadan

The eve of Ramadan is a frantic time for Tunisian coppersmith Chedli Maghraoui, who skillfully puts a new shine on families' favorite kitchenware before the Muslim holy month starts. From couscous pots to beloved tea sets, the metalware gets a professional polish from the 69-year-old craftsman who labors away solo…

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What Happens When You Take A Zero Electric Bike Off Road In The Desert?

Moto traveler Marc Travels is currently riding around the globe on his Zero SR/F, and today he's taking the bike to do some off-road desert riding in Tunisia.

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EU Fears Tunisia’s ‘Collapse’

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday that the EU is worried about the deterioration of the political and economic situation in Tunisia. “The situation in Tunisia is very dangerous,” he warned after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

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Tunisian president's supporters rally against 'traitors'

Several hundred supporters of President Kais Saied rallied in Tunis on Monday to show their support for him after a crackdown on opponents accused of treason and corruption, and to reject what they call foreign interference.

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Italy pushing IMF to help Tunisia and avoid instability, minister says

Italy wants the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to unblock a $1.9 billion loan to Tunisia, fearful that without the cash, the country will be destabilised, unleashing a new wave of migrants towards Europe, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.

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Tunisian president names ally as new interior minister

Former Tunis governor Kamal Feki was given the post, days after mass opposition protests took place in the country.

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EU Parliament Calls for Suspending Tunisia Support Programs

The European Union Parliament has called for suspending certain EU support programs to the Ministries of Justice and Interior Affairs in Tunisia. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, it deeply deplored President Kais Said's “instrumentalization of Tunisia's dire economic and political situation to stop the country's historical democratic transition.” The…

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Tunisia: President's offensive statements targeted black migrants - with widespread fallout

The statement by Tunisian President Kais Saied that “urgent measures” were needed “against illegal immigration of nationals from sub-Saharan Africa” which were causing “violence and crime” set off a nation-wide violent backlash against migrants.

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Tunisia Ennahda Party Spokesman Arrested

The spokesman of Tunisia's Ennahda party has been detained, the party said on Wednesday. Abdelfattah Taghouti was detained by a national guard unit on Tuesday evening, Ennahda said, demanding his immediate release. Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA) contacted the party but it had no information on the reasons behind the arrest. Authorities…

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Watch This Guy Ride His Zero SR/F In The Tunisian Desert

As motovlogger Marc Travels makes his way around the globe on his Zero SR/F, public charging situations may vary. Here's one great example in Tunisia.

France 24

‘They spit on us’: What’s really going on in the El Ouardia migrant centre in Tunis

Officially, the El Ouardia migrant centre in Tunis is meant to serve as a reception centre to “welcome and orient” new arrivals to Tunisia. However, what is actually happening there has long remained opaque because NGOs and lawyers aren’t allowed access. The FRANCE 24 Observers decided to investigate the nightmarish…

The Guardian - UK

Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament

Independent media barred from building to avoid ‘disorder’, as president tightens autocratic grip

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Tunisian Parliament Begins its First Session

Tunisia's new parliament, elected in December and January in a vote with a turnout of 11%, sat for the first time on Monday in a session closed to all but state media and with the opposition coalition saying it would not recognize its legitimacy. Journalists were not allowed to attend…

The Guardian - UK

As the disturbing scenes in Tunisia show, anti-migrant sentiments have gone global

President Saied is scapegoating his country’s small black migrant population to distract from political failings. Does this sound familiar, asks Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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