Ombudsman National Guard Huss Ad-Din Dżebabli told Reuter's agency that many migrants were arrested for force during the ongoing operation. Their forced deportation began on Friday evening, and authorities besides effort to repatriate thousands more voluntarily, he explained.
Tunisia deports migrants. ‘A crucial number’
He added that the number of forced deportees was significant, but did not give an exact number. According to him, white weapons were confiscated, including knives and swords.
Government of Tunisia reported that in tents in forests around confederate cities, Al-Amra and Dżebiniana, there were about 20,000 migrants who were prevented from travelling through The Mediterranean.
Migrants frequently clashed with local residents who wanted to expel them from their area, informs Reuters.
Tunisia deports migrants. The authorities were criticized.
Local Human rights groups criticized the authorities, accusing them of racist rhetoric, utilizing hatred speech and condemning the repression that led to the imprisonment of activists helping African migrants.
Tunisia's efforts towards migrants have gained in fresh months approval of the Italian authorities for advancement in stopping the influx of thousands of migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa who are trying to scope Europe on boats.
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