On May 18 2024, the bodies of 4 migrants were found by the Tunisian Coast Guard. According to their figures, about 50 people were saved during the same operation.
On May 17 2024, the spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the Tunisian government’s actions against lawyers and migrant rights activists. Ravina Shamdasani speaks of “intimidation and harassment” in her statement. She also expressed the concerns of the UN body about the “increasing targeting” of migrants in Tunisia.
On May 16 2024, Minister of foreign affairs Mounir Ben Rjiba announced that Tunisia is in the process of signing several bilateral agreements with other African countries for the repatriation of irregular migrants.
On May 15 2024, the court of Sousse sentenced 50 migrants to 8 months in prison for illegal entry and residence in Tunisia.
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