Tunisia's Migrant Crisis: Expulsions, Rescues, and Denials

Hundreds of Black refugees and migrants, forcibly expelled from the Tunisian port city of Sfax, are trapped in a "no man's land" between Libya and Tunisia. They have been abandoned without food, water, or protection from the sun, and many have reported being thirsty enough to drink seawater. The refugees have also suffered physical and sexual assaults, with reports of deaths and injuries. Rights groups have condemned Tunisia's actions as illegal and in violation of international provisions. Racist sentiment has been on the rise in Tunisia, fueled by economic deterioration and competition for resources. The European Union has pledged financial aid to Tunisia, including funds to address the refugee and migrant situation.