EU Provides Financial Aid to Tunisia to Address Migration Crisis

The European Union will begin disbursing 127 million euros to Tunisia as part of a pact aimed at curbing irregular migration. The deal includes financial support for Tunisia's budget and efforts to prevent boats from leaving its shores. However, EU lawmakers, the bloc's ombudsman, and migrant assistance charities have raised concerns about the agreement's compliance with human rights standards. Tunisia, struggling with debt and economic challenges, has faced criticism for its increasingly authoritarian rule under President Kais Saied.