Tunisia: Dismantling of Sub-Saharan Migrant Camps and Forced Evictions
By: Charilogone Editorial StaffOn Friday, April 4, 2025, Tunisian authorities dismantled several makeshift camps housing migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. These camps, located mainly in the El Amra and Jebeniana regions in the center-east of the country, had been set up amidst olive groves. They had become a source of discontent among residents, fueled by a virulent social media campaign demanding the departure of irregular migrants.
During these operations, approximately 4,000 migrants were forced to leave their precarious shelters, according to the authorities. Among them, pregnant women and vulnerable people were taken into care by health authorities. However, some migrants dispersed into the wild, while others expressed the desire to voluntarily return to their countries of origin.
These measures come amid growing tensions surrounding migration in Tunisia, a country that serves as a key transit point for migrants seeking to reach Europe. Critics denounce the country's handling of the migration crisis, marked by forced deportations and hostile rhetoric, exacerbating social and humanitarian tensions.
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