The Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) has called out the number of violations suffered by Tunisian migrants in Europe, who arrived by irregular routes. The organization says the migration agreements with EU countries lack transparency, and there is an inaction on the part of Tunisian authorities to defend their citizens.
The Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) has put the spotlight on the violations suffered by Tunisian migrants who arrived irregularly in Europe, not to mention "the migration agreements which are not transparent and the inaction of the Tunisian authorities."
In a message published on April 3, on the LTDH’s Facebook page, the NGO underscores that "these physical and moral attacks, not to mention the inhumane detention conditions, take place in blatant contradiction with international conventions."
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"In particular," the organization underlined that in their opinion, "migrants are not allowed to exercise their right to appeal their expulsion, in violation of the Geneva Convention and the European Convention of Human Rights."
The organization "firmly condemns" this treatment reserved for Tunisian migrants and calls on the Tunisian authorities to intervene urgently to safeguard the safety and dignity of Tunisians abroad, adopting both diplomatic and judicial measures to try and protect them.
The press release issued by the League also calls for the revision of the migration agreements with European countries, "denouncing their lack of transparency and incompatibility with the fundamental principles of international law."
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EU countries must cease practices considered 'illegal and discriminatory'
At the same time, the NGO calls for the implementation of national development policies to offer young Tunisians alternatives to irregular migration. Lastly, the League appeals to civil society and the international community to fight the violation of human rights.
In particular, it calls for European countries, especially Italy, France, and Germany, the destination countries for many Tunisian migrants, to stop practices considered "illegal and discriminatory."
"The protection of migrants and the respect of their dignity are not a judicial aspect, but a moral and humanitarian one that requires the commitment of all interested parties," concludes the note.