Europe's efforts to partner with neighboring countries to curb migration have resulted in thousands of migrants being stranded in TunisiaStranded migrants confront violence and despair as Tunisia partners to keep them from EuropeEL AMRA, Tunisia -- For many migrants who’ve long dreamed of Europe, one of the last stops is an expanse of olive trees on North Africa's Mediterranean coastline. Less than 10,000 migrants successfully crossed from Tunisia to Italy this year, down from 23,000 in the same time period last year. Despite the plight of those trapped in Tunisia, European leaders like Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni have lauded the 2023 accord as a model agreement for managing migration. “Tunisia makes Europe believe it’s doing its job as it must,” Karbai said. “It's good for Saied in terms of his supporters and for his speeches when he says Tunisia won't be a country that resettles migrants."

Source: ABC News June 09, 2024 09:46 UTC