Tunisia Denies Mistreatment of Black Refugees

Tunisian President Kais Saied has rejected accusations of mistreatment of Black African refugees, stating that they are receiving humane treatment in line with Tunisia's values. However, refugees claim they have been left in the desert heat with little food or water. Tunisia, a major migration route to Europe, has faced criticism for rounding up and expelling refugees to a remote buffer zone on the border with Libya. Human Rights Watch has called on Tunisia to halt forced removals and provide access to humanitarian services for those in the dangerous border area.