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’Like we’re not human’: migrants in Tunisia pressured to go home

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Sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia, including Ghanaian national Michael Oppona, are increasingly seeking voluntary repatriation to their home countries. This shift follows a period of heightened pressure from local authorities, which has led many migrants to abandon their plans to remain in the country less than a year after their arrival.

Thousands of individuals have registered for state-assisted return programs as the environment for migrants in Tunisia becomes more restrictive. The situation highlights the growing challenges faced by sub-Saharan populations in the region, with many citing a perceived lack of humane treatment as a primary driver for their decision to leave.

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