3 stories for 2026-03-14 · Tunisia
Ten migrants were rescued after spending five days stranded on an oil platform in the Mediterranean Sea. They were picked up by the NGO vessel Solidier on Thursday and were set to disembark at the port of Ortona in Italy.
Tunisia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration stated that the country aims to facilitate the voluntary return of 10,000 migrants to their home countries by the end of 2026, supported by comprehensive solutions.
Tunisian authorities have detained several activists from Assatir al-Sumud, a civil society organization supporting the Palestinian cause in Tunisia. The detentions came on allegations of money laundering and misuse of donations. This action follows months of solidarity activities aimed at breaking the blockade on Gaza.