A security official told Reuters, Today, Saturday, the Tunisian authorities dismantled random tents housing about 7 Thousands of illegal immigrants from sub -Saharan Africa in forests in the south of the country, and began Forced deportations for each other, in a move aimed at alleviating a crisis Horrosible immigrants.
Tunisia faces an unprecedented migrant crisis, with thousands of people flowing from Sub -Saharan countries on the country in an effort to reach Europe with boats, Starting from the Tunisian coast.
“We have resurrected Dismantling tents housing 7,000 immigrants in the forests of the town of Al -Amra, (affiliated with the state of Sfax), It is still continuing with the presence of security forces, medical teams and protection Civil.
He added that during the operation, a number of them were arrested due to violence And crimes, confirming the start of forced deportations to their homelands since yesterday evening Friday.
He added that the authorities seek to return thousands to the same time Their homelands voluntarily.
Swords and knives
Al -Jababli did not submit numbers for the number of immigrants expected to be deported Forcibly, he said there are a large number. He stated that knives and swords were seized In their possession.
The Tunisian government says that about 20,000 immigrants live in BaFor forests in the towns of Al -Amra and Jabanana (the state of Sfax), after the authorities prevented them from Arrival to Europe in boats across the Mediterranean.
Thousands of immigrants from sub -Saharan immigrants became an issue Highly sensitive and tension in Tunisia.
While immigrants are engaged repeatedly with some local population Those who demand their removal from their areas, accuse human rights groups The local authorities adopt a racist and inclusive speech against immigrants.
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