At least nine people die, six missing as boat sinks off Tunisia
The Mediterranean crossing remains perilous, with many refugees risking their lives as boat disasters continue, evidenced by recent fatalities and missing persons.
Tunisia's coastguard has been actively involved in rescuing refugees, but tragic incidents highlight the urgent need for safer migration pathways.
Stranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from Europe
Migrants stranded in rural Tunisia due to anti-migration policies in Europe and Tunisia.
Bodies of 16 migrants recovered off Tunisia's eastern coast
The recovery of migrant bodies in Tunisia highlights the ongoing crisis and dangers associated with Mediterranean crossings.
In Tunisia, refugees and migrants are expelled to the desert, left helpless
Rights groups express concern over abandoned sub-Saharan refugees in Tunisia's desert, highlighting humanitarian law violations.
How has Italy sought to cut irregular migration and could UK copy the policy?
Meloni's strategies on migration focus on tougher measures and international agreements, revealing the ongoing challenges Italy faces in controlling migrant inflows.
Despite a decrease in media coverage, thousands of migrants are still attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
Italy has seen a 65% increase in arrivals via small boats between January and November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
Tunisia: an EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum seekers? DW 04/26/2024
Tunisia is unlikely to become a host for asylum seekers rejected by the EU, despite being a common departure point for migrants to Europe.
Stranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from Europe
Migrants stranded in rural Tunisia due to anti-migration policies in Europe and Tunisia.
Bodies of 16 migrants recovered off Tunisia's eastern coast
The recovery of migrant bodies in Tunisia highlights the ongoing crisis and dangers associated with Mediterranean crossings.
In Tunisia, refugees and migrants are expelled to the desert, left helpless
Rights groups express concern over abandoned sub-Saharan refugees in Tunisia's desert, highlighting humanitarian law violations.
How has Italy sought to cut irregular migration and could UK copy the policy?
Meloni's strategies on migration focus on tougher measures and international agreements, revealing the ongoing challenges Italy faces in controlling migrant inflows.
Three children among 12 dead as boat capsizes off Tunisian coast
At least 12 dead and 10 missing in a Mediterranean boat disaster, emphasizing the dire conditions migrants face.
Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists
The EU must address human rights violations against migrants in Tunisia despite its financial deals aimed at reducing migration.
The brutal truth behind Italy's migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia
Many sub-Saharan migrant women in Tunisia are victims of sexual violence by national guard officials.
EU unable to retrieve 150m paid to Tunisia despite links to rights violations
EU pays 150m to Tunisia despite human rights concerns, with no mechanism for fund retrieval linked to abuses.
EU fears for its human rights credibility as Tunisia crushes dissent, leak shows
The EU's credibility is challenged by the political situation in Tunisia amid migration management concerns.
A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia's presidential election
Tunisian presidential election candidates are severely limited, illustrating a troubling authoritarian trend fueled by repression against opposition voices.
Three children among 12 dead as boat capsizes off Tunisian coast
At least 12 dead and 10 missing in a Mediterranean boat disaster, emphasizing the dire conditions migrants face.
Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists
The EU must address human rights violations against migrants in Tunisia despite its financial deals aimed at reducing migration.
The brutal truth behind Italy's migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia
Many sub-Saharan migrant women in Tunisia are victims of sexual violence by national guard officials.
EU unable to retrieve 150m paid to Tunisia despite links to rights violations
EU pays 150m to Tunisia despite human rights concerns, with no mechanism for fund retrieval linked to abuses.
EU fears for its human rights credibility as Tunisia crushes dissent, leak shows
The EU's credibility is challenged by the political situation in Tunisia amid migration management concerns.
A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia's presidential election
Tunisian presidential election candidates are severely limited, illustrating a troubling authoritarian trend fueled by repression against opposition voices.
Political crackdowns lead to low turnout in Tunisia's election
Kais Saied faces little opposition in the presidential election due to key opponents being imprisoned or excluded.
The election will reveal popular sentiment towards Tunisia's democracy since Saied took office.
Democracy campaigners criticise President Saied as voting begins in Tunisia
Kais Saied's re-election campaign signifies the decline of democracy in Tunisia, marked by the imprisonment of his critics and suspension of political pluralism.
Tunisia presidential election: Who is running and what is at stake?
Upcoming presidential elections in Tunisia face accusations of being rigged, jeopardizing democracy with minimal opposition.
Tunisia reportedly jails presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel for 12 years
Zammel's prison sentences raise questions about Tunisia's electoral integrity ahead of the October 6 presidential election.
Tunisia court stripped of electoral power days before vote DW 09/27/2024
The Tunisian Parliament's recent law aims to undermine judicial oversight before elections, raising concerns over President Kais Saied's grip on power.
Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown
Mass arrests of Ennahdha members before the election highlight concerns of political repression in Tunisia.
Political crackdowns lead to low turnout in Tunisia's election
Kais Saied faces little opposition in the presidential election due to key opponents being imprisoned or excluded.
The election will reveal popular sentiment towards Tunisia's democracy since Saied took office.
Democracy campaigners criticise President Saied as voting begins in Tunisia
Kais Saied's re-election campaign signifies the decline of democracy in Tunisia, marked by the imprisonment of his critics and suspension of political pluralism.
Tunisia presidential election: Who is running and what is at stake?
Upcoming presidential elections in Tunisia face accusations of being rigged, jeopardizing democracy with minimal opposition.
Tunisia reportedly jails presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel for 12 years
Zammel's prison sentences raise questions about Tunisia's electoral integrity ahead of the October 6 presidential election.
Tunisia court stripped of electoral power days before vote DW 09/27/2024
The Tunisian Parliament's recent law aims to undermine judicial oversight before elections, raising concerns over President Kais Saied's grip on power.
Tunisia arrests dozens of opposition members in pre-election crackdown
Mass arrests of Ennahdha members before the election highlight concerns of political repression in Tunisia.
Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel sentenced to six months in prison
Ayachi Zammel was sentenced for document falsification days before Tunisia's presidential election, raising concerns about electoral fairness and potential political manipulation.
Families of jailed Tunisians to urge ICC to probe migrant abuse: Report
The ICC must respond decisively to protect vulnerable migrants facing abuse in Tunisia.
Why is Tunisia's Administrative Court at odds with its electoral authority?
The ongoing dispute over candidate eligibility could impact Tunisia's democratic future following the 2011 revolution.
Tunisia: The migration trap
African refugees and migrants fleeing conflict are stranded in Tunisia, facing hostility and human trafficking to Libya.
Asylum-seekers: Is EU-Tunisia like UK-Rwanda? DW 04/26/2024
Tunisia unlikely to become a location for housing asylum-seekers entering EU through irregular means.
Tunisia: EU version of 'Rwanda plan' for asylum-seekers? DW 04/26/2024
Tunisia rejects becoming a host for asylum-seekers rejected by the EU despite EU efforts to limit migration from Tunisia.
Tunisia's Saied is a hypocrite on Palestine
Authoritarian Arab regimes exploit public support for Palestine for political gain.
Tunisia's President Saied shows symbolic support for Palestine without meaningful action.
Nine people die off the coast of Tunisia while trying to reach Europe
Tunisia's coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis.
Tunisia has become a primary departure point for migrants attempting to cross the sea to reach Europe.
South Africa go through as draw eliminates Tunisia
South Africa reaches last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with goalless draw against Tunisia
A point is enough for South Africa to secure second place in Group E and advance to the next round
Africa Cup of Nations 2024 - AFCON 2024: Algeria snatch last minute equaliser in 2-2 draw vs Burkina Faso
Algeria's Baghdad Bounedjah scored the winning goal in extra time to save his team from a potential loss against Burkina Faso
Mauritania lost a close match to Angola, ending with a score of 3-2
Tunisia and Mali ended their match in a 1-1 draw in Group E
Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi arrested in Tunis
Al Jazeera journalist Samir Sassi has been arrested by Tunisian anti-terrorism officers at his home in Tunis.
The government has not provided any information regarding what Sassi might be charged with and it is not expected that there will be any such announcement before 48 hours have passed since his arrest.
Tunisia reactivates its collaboration with the EU in the fight against irregular immigration
Tunisia has reactivated its collaboration as a border agent of the European Union.
Tensions between Tunisia and the EU led to a decrease in immigration control by the Tunisian Coast Guard.
Tunisia: Prime minister-designate announces government formation
Tunisia's prime minister-designate, Habib Jemli, has announced the formation of a cabinet of independent technocrats.
The government must win majority support in parliament for approval.
Tunisia continue perfect start in World Cup qualifying
Tunisia secured a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, making it three wins in a row, leading Group H by two points in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.