Outlet: Arab News

Language: English

Abstract: Europe's migration policies toward North African countries, notably Tunisia, face scrutiny due to controversies and systemic human rights abuses. Despite significant spending on border management and externalization strategies, irregular migration persists, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Plans for further partnerships with Tunisia and Egypt disregard documented abuses against migrants. The EU's fixation on securitization and deterrence neglects addressing root causes, perpetuating a harmful cycle. Europe must prioritize transparency, accountability, and targeted solutions to avoid exacerbating the crisis and becoming complicit in its consequences.

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