Migrants / Immigrants - Tunisia

[Heidi]

Tunisia-Sfax : 113 illegal immigrants rescued after boat broke down in sea​

By Rim Hana
| 26 octobre 2020



The floating units of the Maritime Guard district in the centre, Mahdia and Sax, as well as Navy units, saved 113 illegal immigrants after water started to leak to their boat 20 nautical miles from the coast of Sidi Mansour where they sailed on Sunday.


The migrants, 5 of whom hold the Tunisian nationality while the rest are from African nationalities, were brought safely onboard various units boats to the dock of Sfax sea before they were released.


Major Ali Ayari of the Maritime Guard in Sfax, explained that among African nationals there is 65 women and 9 children.


The same source said that many immigrants who were taken had previously been caught in an attempt to cross borders. He called for the necessity to attain practical mechanisms to confront repeated illegal sailing crimes in the ranks of foreigners.

Tunisia-Sfax : 113 illegal immigrants rescued after boat broke down in sea - Tunisia News

Partagez16TweetezPartagez+116 PartagesThe floating units of the Maritime Guard district in the centre, Mahdia and Sax, as well as Navy units, saved 113 illegal immigrants after water started to leak to their boat 20 nautical miles from the coast of Sidi Mansour where they sailed on Sunday. The...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia-Chebba: Nearly 800 people plan to join ‘the mass emigration’ to Italy​

By Rim Hana
| 27 octobre 2020





The organization of collective migration to the Italian coasts continues in Chebba.
Abdelmajid Ben Messaoud, president of the defence coordination of Club Sportif Chebbien and member of the coordination of his supporters, announced that the number of people enrolled for this mass emigration, which will take place tomorrow Wednesday, October 28, 2020, has reached nearly of 750 people.
The registration process continues with the possibility of reaching 1,000 participants who will travel aboard 21 fishing vessels.

Tunisia-Chebba: Nearly 800 people plan to join 'the mass emigration' to Italy - Tunisia News

Partagez4TweetezPartagez+14 PartagesThe organization of collective migration to the Italian coasts continues in Chebba. Abdelmajid Ben Messaoud, president of the defence coordination of Club Sportif Chebbien and member of the coordination of his supporters, announced that the number of people...

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WTF????

 

[Heidi]

Mass exit to Italy threat in Tunisia soccer row put on hold​

28 October 2020



A project by residents of a Tunisian town to make a mass exit by sea to Italy in protest at sanctions on their football club has been put on hold, organisers said Wednesday.


They said the departure of over 2,000 Tunisians from the small Mediterranean town of Chebba, planned for Thursday morning, has been delayed because of "bad weather".


The Tunisian Football Federation on October 17 slapped a one-year ban on CS Chebba, officially over an incomplete and late membership application.


The club's president has for months been at odds with the federation's chief, Wadie Jary, especially after Facebook posts criticising the TFF's financial dealings.


Hundreds of angry fans have taken to the streets of Chebba blocking roads and setting tyres on fire in protest at the suspension.


On Tuesday, the sports and youth ministry vowed to work for a solution acceptable to CS Chebba and taking into account economic and social hardships in Tunisia.


Tents have been erected at Chebba port for people to register for the crossings on an armada of more than 200 boats, with whole families signed up as well as youths from disadvantaged regions in the country's interior such as Kasserine.


Illegal sea crossings to Europe from Tunisia have been on the rise, largely driven by economic woes after a 2011 popular revolution that many hoped would bring change.


With unemployment now topping 18 percent, almost 12,000 migrants reached Italy in illegal crossings between January 1 and July 26, according to the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR.

Mass exit to Italy threat in Tunisia soccer row put on hold

A project by residents of a Tunisian town to make a mass exit by sea to Italy in protest at sanctions on their football club has been put on hold, organisers...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia-Nearly 70 people arrested after their attempt to migrate illegally​

By Rim Hana
| 3 novembre 2020



Tunisian security forces proceed to ‘arrest candidates for emigration. Over the weekend, they succeeded to capture 65 people who were about to travel illegally from the ports of Rades and La Goulette, the Interior Ministry affirmed in a statement.
The individuals were apprehended as they tried to infiltrate ships docked at ports. They were taken into custody and the prosecution ordered legal proceedings against the.
In addition, a unit of the national navy yesterday rescued four Tunisians who were on board an inflatable boat which had taken on water and which was spotted 50 km from the coast of Haouaria (governorate of Nabeul).
Passengers between the ages of 21 and 27 said they sailed from the Gulf of Tunis on Saturday in an attempt to reach Europe illegally, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense. They were taken back to the port of Kelibia and handed over to the National Guard units.

Tunisia-Nearly 70 people arrested after their attempt to migrate illegally - Tunisia News

Partagez92TweetezPartagez+192 PartagesTunisian security forces proceed to ‘arrest candidates for emigration. Over the weekend, they succeeded to capture 65 people who were about to travel illegally from the ports of Rades and La Goulette, the Interior Ministry affirmed in a statement. The...

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[Heidi]

COVID-19 crisis has worsened despair among young Tunisians​

Increasing their urge for irregular migration - social expert​

05 November, 15:06

(ANSAmed)- "The COVID-19 crisis has worsened the feeling of despair among Tunisian youth and dispelled their fear of death, thus increasing their urge for irregular migration," Ahmed Labyedh, an expert in social and psychological issues, said Thursday in a statement to TAP.

Their hopes and dreams for a better future in their country, which is living in an economic crisis complicated by the Covid-19 crisis, have diminished, he explained.

According to him, the irregular migration journeys, which take place in conditions that double the possibility of coronavirus infection, have not deterred these young people from embarking on this adventure and exposing themselves to the dangers of disease, drowning and suffering in order to live in other countries.

He indicated that these young people see the concern of authorities and governments around the world about the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity to realise their plans in this regard without being noticed.

COVID-19 crisis has worsened despair among young Tunisians - Analysis - ANSAMed

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[Heidi]

French request for deportations posing thorny issue for Tunisians​

Interview with former Tunisian National Security Adviser, retired Admiral Kamel Akrout.

Thursday 05/11/2020

TUNIS--French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin is expected in Tunis by the end of this week to discuss issues that will include illegal migration and terrorism policies in the wake of last week’s gruesome attack against a Nice church during which three people were allegedly killed by a 21-year-old Tunisian illegal migrant.


The attack, which comes on the heels of the brutal killing of French middle school teacher Samuel Paty, has sparked a major outcry in France and put pressure on the government to take tougher measures against extremist activities and illegal migration. Some measures have already been taken, while others are being discussed and are likely to include the deportation of extremism suspects and illegal migrants to their respective countries of origin in the Maghreb.

And indeed, the Macron government has taken till now several measures, including:

• Banning bringing mosque imams from outside France.
• Imposing restrictions on the freedom of movement of political Islam, which the Elysee spokesperson called the “root of the evil.”
• Closely monitoring mosques.
• Closely monitoring Islamic cultural centres, which the French president considered a real “Trojan horse” that could spread extremist ideas according to French authorities.
• Closing down and banning some associations, such as the Ahmed Yassin Society and the Turkish ultra-nationalist “Grey Wolves.”
• Expelling Islamic extremists from France and deporting them to their countries of origin.

read more here https://thearabweekly.com/french-request-deportations-posing-thorny-issue-tunisians

 

[Heidi]

Tunisia- 28 irregular migrants rescued off Kerkennah​

By Rim Hana
| 7 novembre 2020

About 30 irregular migrants were rescued this Saturday, November 7, 202 by a unit of the sea force near Kerkennah, governorate of Sfax.
Of different nationalities, the group of migrants included 7 women and a nine-month-old child (11 from Congo, 10 from Ivory Coast, 3 from Mali, 3 from Tunisia, 1 from Angola).
After their arrest, they revealed that they had set sail from the coasts of Sidi Mansour in Sfax on the night of November 5 to 6, with the intention of reaching the Italian coasts but that the engine of their boat had broken down at about 70 km from Kerkennah.

Tunisia- 28 irregular migrants rescued off Kerkennah - Tunisia News

Partagez10TweetezPartagez+110 PartagesAbout 30 irregular migrants were rescued this Saturday, November 7, 202 by a unit of the sea force near Kerkennah, governorate of Sfax. Of different nationalities, the group of migrants included 7 women and a nine-month-old child (11 from Congo, 10 from...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia-Monastir: A father threatens to throw his baby into the sea if he is not allowed to cross the Italian border

By Rim Hana
| 7 novembre 2020

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Tunisia-Monastir: A father threatens to throw his baby into the sea if he is not allowed to cross the Italian border - Tunisia News

Partagez18TweetezPartagez+118 PartagesThe floating units of the Monastir National Guard succeeded in thwarting an illegal immigration attempt. Several people planned to cross the maritime borders to the Italian coast aboard a makeshift boat, at the Kuriat island, Secretary-General of the...

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The floating units of the Monastir National Guard succeeded in thwarting an illegal immigration attempt. Several people planned to cross the maritime borders to the Italian coast aboard a makeshift boat, at the Kuriat island, Secretary-General of the Maritime Guard in Monastir Othman Besbes announced.


In a statement to Shems FM, Besbes pointed out that among those caught was a family consisting of the husband, his pregnant wife, a baby and a child under the age of 15.


According to the same source, one of the people poured gasoline on him and threatened to set himself on fire, while the baby’s father threatened to throw the child into the sea, to force the Marine Guard units to let them continue their journey.


The immigrants were brought under control without any damage. They were taken to the marina of Monastir, pending their appearance in court. On the other hand, four young people suspected of having organized the clandestine operation were arrested and brought before the prosecution.

 

[Snuggle]

Shows that they offer anything for money, even their own children
They only want to go to Europe because they think they can get free money. These are not refugees.

 

[Mango Chutney]

According to the same source, one of the people poured gasoline on him and threatened to set himself on fire, while the baby’s father threatened to throw the child into the sea, to force the Marine Guard units to let them continue their journey.

That's unbelievably disgusting!
To use your own baby as bait is freakin unbelievable....it's like emotional blackmail! That sick piece of trash

These deluded fools get worse and more greedy....they need to open their eyes to the reality of life in our countries.....it is damn hard and it is expensive!
My boys can't afford to leave home and start independent lives, so why the hell do these deluded, greedy, thick shits think they are so entitled?

 

[Heidi]

Tunisia-Rescue of 36 irregular migrants in Mahdia​

By Rim Hana
| 11 novembre 2020

Thirty-six irregular migrants, all Sub-Saharans including a pregnant woman and five children were rescued by the Maritime Guard, stated this Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the spokesperson for the National Guard, Colonel Houssem Jebabli.


The spokesman explained that the boat remained stagnant for more than a day and a half, then it sank half an hour after the Marine Guard units intervened and rescued the group.


After consulting the public prosecution, the legal proceeding will be initiated against the detainees.

Tunisia-Rescue of 36 irregular migrants in Mahdia - Tunisia News

Partagez1TweetezPartagez+11 PartagesThirty-six irregular migrants, all Sub-Saharans including a pregnant woman and five children were rescued by the Maritime Guard, stated this Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the spokesperson for the National Guard, Colonel Houssem Jebabli. The spokesman explained...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia- Number of irregular migrants arriving in Italy up by 180%​

By Rim Hana
| 11 novembre 2020

The latest report issued by the Tunisian social observatory under the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) reveals a notable rise in the number of migrants arriving in Italy in an unregulated manner from Tunisia.
According to this report, 1,328 migrants landed in Italy during the month of October 2020 recording an increase of 180% opposed to the year 2019 (381), exposed the report, published this Wednesday, November 11, 2020.


Furthermore, the number of crossings intercepted is additionally on the rise, from 14 in October 2018 and 47 in October 2019 to 157 in October 2020.


Overall, there are consequently more than 11,212 non-regulatory migrants who have reached the Italian coast from Tunisia in ten months (from January 1 to October 31, 2020), of which 1291 are unaccompanied minors.


Added to this is the number of 11,900 migrants detained before arriving in Italy, during 999 intercepted crossing operations.


In addition, 73% of irregular migrants are Tunisians against 27% of different nationalities with 3,000 non-Tunisian irregular migrants having reached Italy.


The Tunisian social observatory report justifies this increase by worsening economic, social and political crises.

Tunisia- Number of irregular migrants arriving in Italy up by 180% - Tunisia News

Partagez1TweetezPartagez+11 PartagesThe latest report issued by the Tunisian social observatory under the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) reveals a notable rise in the number of migrants arriving in Italy in an unregulated manner from Tunisia. According to this report...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia-Italian Interior Minister: A new agreement between Italy and Tunisia on migration​

By Rim Hana
| 12 novembre 2020

Italian Interior Minister Luciana Lamorges pronounced Italian ships and planes will be tasked with detecting migrant boats and thereby stopping illegal migration via Tunisian coasts, following an agreement concluded between the Italian and Tunisian authorities.


It is not a matter of a “maritime blockade”, nor of an act of war according to the minister but simply to defend the interests of Italy which have suffered some of the consequences of the socio-economic crisis in Tunisia, she said.


She also emphasised that several reception centres for migrants have been deliberately destroyed by illegals in order to render them unusable.


The minister contemplated that Tunisia was a nation where there is security that its citizens are not obliged to leave, stressing the necessity to establish regular migration channels, granting temporary 6-month visas to immigrants wishing to work in the harvest of agricultural crops.

Tunisia-Italian Interior Minister: A new agreement between Italy and Tunisia on migration - Tunisia News

Partagez1TweetezPartagez+11 PartagesItalian Interior Minister Luciana Lamorges pronounced Italian ships and planes will be tasked with detecting migrant boats and thereby stopping illegal migration via Tunisian coasts, following an agreement concluded between the Italian and Tunisian...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia-“Great emigration” of Chebba: Boats blocked by Maritime Guard​

By Rim Hana
| 13 novembre 2020




Units of the Maritime Guard are currently accompanying the boats Chebba protestors who planned this Thursday, November 12, 2020, a collective emigration operation to the Italian coast.


This operation was set up by the defence coordination of the Croissant Sportif de Chebba (CSC), as a form of a rally against the penalties taken by the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) following its decision to freeze the activities of the CSC.


The Maritime Guard units blocked these boats by stopping them from reaching international waters, pending negotiations with the authorities.


More than 20 boats had been assembled for this purpose, but the departure was delayed to November 6, at first, due to bad weather. It should be remarked that the number of people registered to participate in this event had reached 800 to climb to more than 2000 people.


The mass emigration operation started this Thursday, November 12, 2020, with record attendance at the port of Chebba and in the presence of many former city officials who have since quit, including the former city delegate. Some first-team players have also embarked as shown in the video broadcast by Zoom Tunisia.


Prime minister Hichem Mechichi received this Thursday, November 12 the president of CS Chebba Taoufik Lemkacher to address this issue and to attempt to find a favourable outcome to this dispute.

Tunisia-"Great emigration" of Chebba: Boats blocked by Maritime Guard - Tunisia News

Partagez34TweetezPartagez+134 PartagesUnits of the Maritime Guard are currently accompanying the boats Chebba protestors who planned this Thursday, November 12, 2020, a collective emigration operation to the Italian coast. This operation was set up by the defence coordination of the Croissant...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia-UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim nations including Tunisia​

By Rim Hana
| 25 novembre 2020

The United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, Syria and Somalia, according to a document issued by a state-owned business park,Reuters reports.

The document, which was sent to companies operating in the park and was seen by Reuters, cited an immigration circular that came into effect on Nov. 18.
t said applications for new employment and visit visas had been suspended for nationals, who are outside the UAE, of the 13 countries, including Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen, until further notice.
The visa ban also applies to citizens of Algeria, Kenya, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Tunisia and Turkey, the document says.

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship had no immediate comment when contacted by Reuters.

Tunisia-UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim nations including Tunisia - Tunisia News

Partagez1TweetezPartagez+11 PartagesThe United Arab Emirates has stopped issuing new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim-majority countries, including Iran, Syria and Somalia, according to a document issued by a state-owned business park,Reuters reports. The document, which was sent to...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia - Sfax: 45 illegal migrants including infants saved by the National Guard​

By Rim Hana
| 27 novembre 2020

The security units under the National Guard district in Sfax managed this Friday, November 27, 2020, in rescuing 45 illegal migrants 60 km from the coast of Sfax, Shems FM reports. The immigrants are composed of 24 men, 19 women and two infants.

According to the primary elements citing a security source, the boat transporting the migrants was on the verge to be capsized following a water leak. The majority of migrants are of sub-Saharan origin; Cameroonians, Ivorians, Malians, Senegalese etc.

After consultation with the public prosecutor, they were ordered to be kept in custody pending the necessary legal measures against them.

Tunisia-Sfax: 45 illegal migrants including infants saved by the National Guard - Tunisia News

Partagez6TweetezPartagez+16 PartagesThe security units under the National Guard district in Sfax managed this Friday, November 27, 2020, in rescuing 45 illegal migrants 60 km from the coast of Sfax, Shems FM reports. The immigrants are composed of 24 men, 19 women and two infants. According to...

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[Heidi]

Tunisia-France: Rene Trabelsi: Long live Tunisia, tomorrow will be better​

By Rim Hana
| 15 décembre 2020

On the sidelines of his official visit to France, following the invitation of the French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, prime minister Hichem Mechichi, likewise met René Trabelsi, former Minister of Tourism on Monday, December 14 2020.

“Several key subjects were raised, in particular, Tunisians living overseas and the necessary support they serve for the economy of Tunisia… the situation of the national airline Tunisair was additionally raised and several solutions were offered », Indicated René Trabelsi via his official page.

In addition, he submitted some suggestions to Mechichi in order to save the tourism sector. “Long live Tunisia, tomorrow will be better,” he added.

Tunisia-France: Rene Trabelsi: Long live Tunisia, tomorrow will be better - Tunisia News

Partagez129TweetezPartagez+1129 PartagesOn the sidelines of his official visit to France, following the invitation of the French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, prime minister Hichem Mechichi, likewise met René Trabelsi, former Minister of Tourism on Monday, December 14 2020. “Several key subjects...

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[Judithlyn]

The registration process continues with the possibility of reaching 1,000 participants who will travel aboard 21 fishing vessels.

WHY does anybody want to go to Tunisia when so many Tunisians are willing to risk their lives to get out of there? It is so third world and so filled with garbage everywhere! Why don’t people clean up their towns and homes? Even the tourist zones are disgusting!

 

[Judithlyn]

unusable.


The minister contemplated that Tunisia was a nation where there is security that its citizens are not obliged to leave, stressing the necessity to establish regular migration channels, granting temporary 6-month visas to immigrants wishing to work in the harvest of agricultural crops.

Can you see a rat going to Italy for a 6 month visa IF the condition is harvesting the agricultural crops? Hahaha Good one! My rat couldn’t stop sleeping long enough to harvest anything. The rest of the time was spent smoking, drinking, and demanding to be fed. The laziest bunch of people I’ve ever seen in my entire life!!!

 

[Heidi]

Tunisia-PM Mechichi:Illegal immigration has become linked to terrorism​

By Rim Hana
| 16 décembre 2020


In a special interview France 24, Prime minister Hichem Mechcihi pointed out that illegal immigration has became connected to terrorsim.
During his visit to France, the PM emphasised that Tunisia is willing to deport its nationals who are illegally on French soil or who use extremist rhetoric, given that their deportation is carried out in a manner that upholds human rights.
MR Mechichi accentuated that all nations of the world today suffer from extremism.
The journalist managing the dialogue intervened to reject the existence of a connection between illegal immigrants and terrorism.

Tunisia-PM Mechichi:Illegal immigration has become linked to terrorism - Tunisia News

Partagez71TweetezPartagez+171 PartagesIn a special interview France 24, Prime minister Hichem Mechcihi pointed out that illegal immigration has became connected to terrorsim. During his visit to France, the PM emphasised that Tunisia is willing to deport its nationals who are illegally on French...

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