The reports detail numerous cases of torture and ill-treatment: what is happening in Tunisia?

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

Delfi

Reports detail systematic human rights abuses against migrants in Tunisia amid EU-Tunisia migration agreements.

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Discussions are increasing internationally regarding systematic human rights abuses against migrants in Tunisia, highlighted by a project involving the international media outlet “Pulsas” and the Danish publication “Føljeton,” which investigated the implementation of EU migration policy in Tunisia. Despite a 2023 agreement between the EU and Tunisia allocating €105 million for migration management and border security, reports from organizations like Amnesty International document systematic abuses by Tunisian border police, including torture, beatings, and abandonment at sea. The UNHCR has also expressed concern over deportations and mistreatment. Activists face risks, including criminalization and asset freezing, while the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) claims Tunisian police are being trained to European standards. The European Ombudsman investigated the EU’s commitment to human rights under the EU-Tunisia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), noting that while the Commission conducted a risk assessment, a specific Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) was not performed. The Ombudsman recommended that the Commission publicly disclose risk assessments, systematically report on human rights monitoring, establish clear conditions for halting funding in cases of violations, and encourage complaint mechanisms. Separately, illegal border crossings into the EU peaked around 2015-2016 but have significantly decreased, reaching a low of 239,000 in 2024.

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