Migrants / Immigrants - Tunisia

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Tunisia – More than 21,000 migrants have left Tunisia by sea since start of year​

By R
| 16 avril 2024



The spokesperson for the General Directorate of the National Guard, Brigadier General Houcemeddine El-Jebabli, confirmed that there had been a record growth in the number of migrants illegally crossing maritime borders since the start of the year until April 10, compared to the same period last year.

This number is assessed at 21,100, an increase of 7,000 migrants by sea. Similarly, more than 19,000 were stopped from entering Tunisian territory by land, specifying that more than 566 organizers and intermediaries have been arrested. This number has increased fivefold compared to last year.

Concerning sub-Saharan migrants in Sfax, Jebabli disclosed the presence of several networks specializing in human trafficking, whether in countries of origin or transit and host countries. Efforts are still underway and the Ministry of the Interior is keen to prevent this trend, with the interception of migrants and numerous money transfers from these virtual currencies.

Tunisia – More than 21,000 migrants have left Tunisia by sea since start of year - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesThe spokesperson for the General Directorate of the National Guard, Brigadier General Houcemeddine El-Jebabli, confirmed that there had been a record growth in the number of migrants illegally crossing maritime borders since the start of the year until April...

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Tunisia – Sousse : Arrest of a smuggler who improvised as a boat builder



By LM | April 18, 2024 at 8:44 p.m.

The security units of the National Security District of the Medina of Sousse, supported by the police and agents of the Sousse region, were able to arrest, today, Thursday April 18, 2024, an organizer of operations of illegal migration, after a search of his home in the El Aouina district.

A security source confirmed that the person used his house to make boats, specifying that security agents seized a boat, a boat and 200 liters of gasoline.

Tunisie – Sousse : Arrestation d’un passeur qui s’est improvisé en constructeur de barques - Tunisie

Les unités de sécurité du District de Sûreté Nationale de la Médina de Sousse, appuyées par les forces de l'ordre et les agents de la région de Sousse,

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Tunisia – Djerba : Arrest of an organizer of illegal migration

By LM | April 22, 2024 at 8:42 p.m.



A joint patrol of the intelligence units of the Djerba maritime region and the terrorism prevention units of the Southern Maritime Guards District, with the participation of the rapid intervention units, was able to arrest an organizer of illegal migration operations, which was the subject of search warrants, for the benefit of various security and judicial units for “formation of a consensus aimed at helping people to cross maritime borders clandestinely”.

After examination, the public prosecutor authorized the adoption of the necessary legal measures, according to the general direction of the National Guard.

Tunisie – Djerba : Arrestation d’un organisateur de migrations clandestines - Tunisie

Une patrouille conjointe des unités de renseignement de la région maritime de Djerba et des unités de prévention du terrorisme du district des gardes

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Tunisia - Illegal migration: 19 bodies recovered during last 24 hours​

By R
| 23 avril 2024



The National Guard announced that maritime units in Sfax managed to retrieve 19 bodies of irregular migrants who tried to cross the borders illegally during the last 24 hours.

Note that the number of irregular migrants who have died off the Tunisian coast is estimated at 200 since the beginning of the current year.

Tunisia-Illegal migration: 19 bodies recovered during last 24 hours - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesThe National Guard announced that maritime units in Sfax managed to retrieve 19 bodies of irregular migrants who tried to cross the borders illegally during the last 24 hours. Note that the number of irregular migrants who have died off the Tunisian coast is...

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Tunisia – Bizerte : Dismantling of a gang specialized in organizing illegal migration operations



By LM | April 24, 2024 at 10:03 p.m.

A patrol belonging to the intelligence units of the maritime district of the Northern National Guard, in Bizerte, was able to recently dismantle a consortium specialized in the preparation and organization of clandestine maritime border crossing operations and seize 6 canoes pneumatic tires.

A report published today, Wednesday, by the General Directorate of the National Guard indicates that two people, including a girl, were arrested and that by investigating with them, another person belonging to the same network was identified, and by searching his residence, 6 inflatable boats were seized which were to be used for irregular migration.

After examination, the public prosecutor authorized the necessary legal measures to be taken.

Tunisie – Bizerte : Démantèlement d’un gang spécialisé dans l’organisation des opérations de migration clandestine - Tunisie

Une patrouille appartenant aux unités de renseignement du district maritime de la Garde nationale du Nord, à Bizerte, a pu démanteler, récemment, un

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Tunisia – Mahdia : The sea throws up ten corpses in one day



By LM | April 29, 2024 at 10:03 p.m.

Today, 10 human corpses, probably those of sub-Saharan Africans, were found on different coasts of the Mahdia region, along the coast between the towns of Chebba and Salkata.

The sea washed up 8 bodies at La Chebba beach, one body at El-Ghedhabna beach and one body at Salkata beach.

They were examined and then transferred to the forensic medicine department of Tahar Sfar University Hospital to collect DNA samples for identification purposes.

Tunisie – Mahdia : La mer rejette dix cadavres en une journée - Tunisie

Aujourd'hui, 10 cadavres humains, probablement ceux d'Africains subsahariens, ont été retrouvés sur différentes côtes de la région de Mahdia, le long de

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Nearly 500 sub-Saharan migrants evacuated from a building in Sfax

By D. | April 29, 2024 at 5:46 p.m.

The Tunisia Numérique correspondent in Sfax reported that nearly 500 sub-Saharan migrants were evacuated this Monday, April 29 from a building located in Cité Ennour.

The evacuation was carried out by several branches of the security forces.

After the end of the operation, the regional health directorate and the units reporting to Sfax town hall proceeded to sterilize the place due to the accumulation of waste of all kinds, according to the same source.

Près de 500 migrants subsahariens évacués d'un immeuble à Sfax [Vidéo] - Tunisie

Le correspondant de Tunisie Numérique à Sfax a rapporté que près de 500 migrants subsahariens ont été évacués ce lundi 29 avril d’un immeuble situé à la

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Tunisia - Jebiniana : Discovery of metal boat manufacturing workshop​

By R
| 2 mai 2024



The General Directorate of the National Guard reported the discovery in Jebiniana in the governorate of Sfax of an anarchic workshop specializing in the manufacture of metal boats for illegal migrants.
During this operation, three individuals were apprehended and two boats were seized.

Tunisia-Jebiniana: Discovery of metal boat manufacturing workshop - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesThe General Directorate of the National Guard reported the discovery in Jebiniana in the governorate of Sfax of an anarchic workshop specializing in the manufacture of metal boats for illegal migrants. During this operation, three individuals were apprehended...

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After months of sit-ins by Sub-Saharan Africans, Justice is cracking down: Arrest warrents are falling, by the dozens​

By R
| 3 mai 2024



It had to happen eventually, inevitably. The public prosecutor of the Court of First Instance of Tunis said its word this Friday, May 3 after months of paralysis: more than 80 arrest warrants were dropped this morning on the sub-Saharans who were camping at Berges of Lac (Tunis), in front of the headquarters of the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). They were picked up by the police…

They will appear before the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance of Tunis to respond to their crimes and violations, reports Mosaïque FM.

Let us recall that the sub-Saharan Africans have been stubbornly declining for months to dismantle their tents, a sit-in whose main demand was their resettlement in a neighbouring country, which is obviously on the order of the impossible given the tensions in Algeria and the security jeopardy in Libya, which already has its share of problems.

After months of sit-ins by Sub-Saharan Africans, Justice is cracking down: Arrest warrents are falling, by the dozens - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesIt had to happen eventually, inevitably. The public prosecutor of the Court of First Instance of Tunis said its word this Friday, May 3 after months of paralysis: more than 80 arrest warrants were dropped this morning on the sub-Saharans who were camping at...

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Tunisia – Monastir : Arrest of three individuals who were preparing illegal migration operation​

By R
| 4 mai 2024



A joint patrol between the different specialities of the Monastir National Guard district was able to apprehend 3 individuals preparing to illegally cross the maritime border towards the European area.

The General Directorate of the National Guard announced, today Saturday, in a press release that “the aforementioned units were able to confiscate an inflatable boat, two marine engines, two motorcycles and a quantity of fuel”, underlining that the required legal measures had been taken. been taken about them.

Tunisia – Monastir: Arrest of three individuals who were preparing illegal migration operation - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesA joint patrol between the different specialities of the Monastir National Guard district was able to apprehend 3 individuals preparing to illegally cross the maritime border towards the European area. The General Directorate of the National Guard announced...

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Tunisia – Nabeul : Dismantling of a network of organizers of illegal migration operations


By LM | May 4, 2024 at 7:38 p.m.

A joint patrol between the different specialties of the National Guard District in Nabeul was able to arrest a dangerous criminal element against whom 41 wanted notices were issued for the benefit of different security units and judicial structures for “theft and clandestine sale of alcoholic beverages », and who was sentenced to 9 years and 10 months in prison.

The General Directorate of the National Guard said in a statement today Saturday that "through further investigation into the criminal element, a group of individuals active within a network specialized in organizing operations illegal migration was unmasked, and one of its members was identified and arrested.”

The general directorate confirmed in its press release that "the aforementioned units were able to seize a boat, machines used for mowing, equipment used for manufacturing boats, as well as stolen cows", noting that "after examination by the Ministry Public, she authorized the necessary legal measures to be taken.

Tunisie – Nabeul : Démantèlement d’un réseau d’organisateurs d’opérations de migration clandestine - Tunisie

Une patrouille conjointe entre les différentes spécialités du District de la Garde Nationale à Nabeul a pu arrêter un élément criminel dangereux contre

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Tunisia – Sfax : The national guard thwarts 22 illegal migration attempts



By LM | May 05, 2024 at 8:31 p.m.

The National Guard district in Sfax and the central maritime guard region were able to foil 22 attempts to stealthily cross maritime borders, and save and rescue a significant number of migrants.

The General Directorate of the National Guard added, in a press release, published today Sunday, that 10 wanted people, including organizers and mediators of illegal migration, were arrested, and that a significant number of means and The equipment used for this purpose was seized.

Tunisie – Sfax : La garde nationale déjoue 22 tentatives de migration clandestine - Tunisie

Le district de la Garde nationale à Sfax et la région de la garde maritime du centre ont pu déjouer 22 tentatives de passages furtifs des frontières

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When our skills soar: 3,000 doctors and 39,000 engineers have left the country in 5 years



By D. | May 05, 2024 at 5:08 p.m.

The brain drain has become a growing reality in Tunisia, significantly affecting various essential sectors such as health, scientific research, medicine and engineering.

Every year, hundreds of competent young people leave Tunisia to fly to other countries, attracted by more attractive professional and academic opportunities abroad.

According to the latest statistics from the National Institute of Statistics (INS), 39,000 engineers and 3,300 doctors left the country during the years 2015-2020.

Quand nos compétences s'envolent: 3000 médecins et 39 mille ingénieurs ont quitté le pays en 5 ans - Tunisie

La fuite des cerveaux est devenue une réalité croissante en Tunisie, touchant de manière significative divers secteurs essentiels tels que la santé, la

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FTDES : 853 Tunisian migrants reached Italian shores in April​

By R
| 8 mai 2024



According to figures issued by the Social Observatory reporting to the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), 853 Tunisian migrants reached Italian shores in April 2024. The number of migrants recorded in April dropped by more than 18% per year compared to March.

“During April, more than 200 illegal migration operations were thwarted to stop 8,249 migrants of different nationalities (90% are sub-Saharan nationalities) from reaching the Italian coasts from the Tunisian coasts,” adds the FTDES.

FTDES: 853 Tunisian migrants reached Italian shores in April - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesAccording to figures issued by the Social Observatory reporting to the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), 853 Tunisian migrants reached Italian shores in April 2024. The number of migrants recorded in April dropped by more than 18% per year...

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Tunisia – Sousse : Arrest Warrants against more than 60 sub-Saharan nationals​

By R
| 12 mai 2024



The public prosecutor’s office at the Sousse Court of First Instance has issued Arrest Warrants for more than 60 irregular immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa and Sudan, the court’s official spokesperson, Wissem Cherif announced.

Cherif reported in a statement to the press that the public prosecutor’s office has brought several charges against the defendants, namely entry into Tunisia from points other than the border, illegal stay in this country and membership in a complex group likely to disturb the public order and the intention to perpetrate criminal acts.

He added that the defendants were directed to the Sousse Penal Council to appear before it next Wednesday.

The security units of the Sousse National Security district had formerly led a security campaign which affected the entire governorate and resulted in the arrest of more than 60 irregular immigrants.

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Tunisia - Number of people prohibited from illicitly entering Tunisia has quadrupled in one year​

By R
| 13 mai 2024



According to the National Directorate of the National Guard, the number of individuals who triee to cross the Tunisian borders and enter illicitly into Tunisia atrained 21,462 during the period January 1 – end of April of the current year compared to 5,256 people during the same period of 2023.

Tunisia- Number of people prohibited from illicitly entering Tunisia has quadrupled in one year - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesAccording to the National Directorate of the National Guard, the number of individuals who triee to cross the Tunisian borders and enter illicitly into Tunisia atrained 21,462 during the period January 1 – end of April of the current year compared to 5,256...

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Tunis - Carthage Airport : human trafficking network unmasked and dismantled​

By R
| 14 mai 2024



The judicial police services, under the jurisdiction of the Border Police at Tunis-Carthage airport, have successfully dismantled and uncovered an international network implicated in the illegal immigration of sub-Saharan migrants to the European region, along with human trafficking. As a result of this operation, five individuals of sub-Saharan nationality were apprehended.

Tunis-Carthage Airport: human trafficking network unmasked and dismantled - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 Partages The judicial police services, under the jurisdiction of the Border Police at Tunis-Carthage airport, have successfully dismantled and uncovered an international network implicated in the illegal immigration of sub-Saharan migrants to the European region, along...

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Tunisia – Sfax : Several injured in clashes between sub-Saharan migrants​

By R
| 15 mai 2024



“Al-Hamaizia” region of the Al-Amra delegation in the governorate of Sfax saw this evening, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, clashes and acts of violence between migrants from sub-Saharan Africa present in the region, which caused wounds of varying severity to several of them, requiring their transfer to the Habib Bourguiba University Hospital in Sfax, according to a regional official.

The first delegate responsible for managing the affairs of the Sfax governorate, Mohamed En-Nafti Qadouda, confirmed that “the situation is currently under control and is marked by cautious calm, given the security presence on site,” Reinforcements have been called for this objective.

He emphasised that there were arrests among African immigrants, in addition to the opening of inquiries, to determine the causes of the clashes.

He stated these clashes between sub-Saharan Africans are not the first of their kind.

Thousands of irregular migrants from sub-Saharan countries live in the region in camps spread across different locations.

Tunisia – Sfax: Several injured in clashes between sub-Saharan migrants - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 Partages“Al-Hamaizia” region of the Al-Amra delegation in the governorate of Sfax saw this evening, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, clashes and acts of violence between migrants from sub-Saharan Africa present in the region, which caused wounds of varying severity to several...

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Tunisia – Sousse : Sub-Saharan Africans surprise woman in her own kitchen in El Kalaa Koba ​

By R
| 16 mai 2024



A citizen from the town of Al Kalaa Kobra confirmed that his mother was surprised today around noon by the presence of a foreign woman (sub-Saharan African) in her kitchen, adding that a group of 6 individuals ( 4 women and 2 men) broke into his home and took advantage of the children returning from school to enter the house, while several others entered it through the roof.

The same source stated that his son attempted to shout, but one of the members of the group forced him to remain silent, emphasising that people from the neighbourhood surrounded the house and contacted security units, who quickly reacted, arrived at the scene and apprehended the members of the group, before grouping them, and transferring them to the national security post to continue the search with them, he said.

Tunisia – Sousse: Sub-Saharan Africans surprise woman in her own kitchen in El Kalaa Koba - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 PartagesA citizen from the town of Al Kalaa Kobra confirmed that his mother was surprised today around noon by the presence of a foreign woman (sub-Saharan African) in her kitchen, adding that a group of 6 individuals ( 4 women and 2 men) broke into his home and took...

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Tunisia – Sousse : Eight-month prison sentences for 60 irregular sub-Saharan migrants​

By R
| 16 mai 2024



60 illegal sub-Saharan immigrant detainees appeared yesterday Wednesday before the first chamber of the Sousse court of first instance after the public prosecutor issued them with arrest warrants.

The chamber convicted 50 of them to 8 months in prison and deferred the hearing to a later date for the others, while maintaining them in detention, according to the official spokesperson for the court, Wissam Cherif.

Formerly, the prosecution at the Sousse court of first instance had charged these detainees, originally from Sudan and sub-Saharan Africa, with having entered Tunisia through points other than the border posts, with having stayed there illegally and with having joined a complex group likely to disturb public order and aiming to perpetrate crimes.

Security units in Sousse had carried out an extensive-scale security campaign which resulted in the arrest of a significant number of irregular migrants in the Msaken and Boukhzar areas.

Tunisia – Sousse: Eight-month prison sentences for 60 irregular sub-Saharan migrants - Tunisia News

PartagezTweetezPartagez+10 Partages60 illegal sub-Saharan immigrant detainees appeared yesterday Wednesday before the first chamber of the Sousse court of first instance after the public prosecutor issued them with arrest warrants. The chamber convicted 50 of them to 8 months in prison and...

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