Migrants attacked in Tunisia and ‘thrown off balconies’

Story By: BBC

Migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have been attacked in the Tunisian city of Sfax, with dozens reportedly wounded.

The unrest was triggered by the killing of a Tunisian man on Monday during an altercation with several migrants.

Migrants gather at a pubic space in Sfax - 5 July 2023
Image caption: Many migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have been evicted in Sfax in the last few days

A non-governmental group said that in reprisal attacks, some migrants were thrown from balconies and others attacked with swords.

- Advertisement -

Women and children were among those targeted.

Witnesses say that dozens have been forced out of the city, which is a key departure point for people seeking to enter the European Union by sailing to the Italian island of Lampedusa.

Share This Article
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *