India, July 17 -- Three years after signing a migration cooperation agreement, the European Union's support for Tunisian border control continues to facilitate systemic human rights violations against refugees and migrants.
Violent Border Practices and Interceptions
Recent testimonies highlight dangerous sea interceptions where the Tunisian coastguard has caused boats to capsize, leading to multiple drownings. Authorities have dismantled the national asylum system, removing the only legal avenue for international protection. Individuals disembarked in Tunisia are frequently denied individual assessments of their safety needs. Specific concerns involve:
* The lack of individual protection screenings for those returned to shore.
* The absen...