The views expressed were reminiscent of positions set out during previous sessions where Italy sought help from Tunis to manage increasing numbers of illegal migrants arriving on its shores. Tunisia meanwhile, continues to call for “comprehensive” solutions taking into consideration the socio-economic roots of the problem of migratory outflows. The goal is to “have a win-win situation, and a comprehensive approach on managing migration together, both legal migration and fighting irregular migration”, she said. This should take into account the socio-economic roots of the problem and the situation in sub-Saharan Africa from which the majority of would-be illegal migrants hail. Italy is one of the main points of entry into Europe for migrants from North Africa, mainly from Libya and Tunisia.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 21, 2021 10:40 UTC