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Tunisian President Kais Saied ordered officials to take urgent measures to tackle illegal immigration. He claimed — without evidence — that hoardes of sub-Saharan African migrants had a “criminal plot” underway to increase the number of foreigners in Tunisia.
His comments have been widely criticised, with the African Union condemning the remarks, saying that this type of racial hate speech could cause harm.
FRANCE 24 spoke with Tunisia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Nabil Amar for some answers on this major policy statement.
Amar hit back in an interview with France 24, saying that he was astonished by the African Union’s reaction and that he rejected their allegations.
Sub-Saharan Africans leaving
Many sub-Saharan Africans in Tunisia are now leaving, reporting beatings, losing their jobs and accomodation.
“We want to go home,” said Constant, who arrived at the embassy early on Friday in the hope of getting her paperwork in order.
Amar condemned the double standard by which he feels Tunisia is being treated. Amar added that Tunisia is “known among the world as one of the best countries to live in” and rejects this accusation, saying that it is “irresponsible.”
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