New York-Tunisia: Europe and the Arabs
The United Nations has expressed grave concern about the expulsion of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from Tunisia to the borders with Libya and Algeria. According to the United Nations news bulletin, of which we received a copy this morning, Wednesday
The reference included that during the daily press conference in New York, yesterday, Tuesday, the deputy spokesman for the United Nations, Farhan Haq, confirmed that many of those stranded on the Tunisian-Libyan border had died, and he also referred to reports that hundreds of people were there, including pregnant women. And children, they endure very harsh conditions, while their access to food and water is limited.
Mr. Haq reiterated the call made last week by UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration for the immediate halt to the expulsions, and for those stranded at the border to be urgently moved to safe locations, where they can be protected and have access to water. adequate food, shelter and medical care.
"We reaffirm that all migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers must be protected and treated with dignity, with full respect for their human rights regardless of their status and in accordance with international human rights and refugee law," the deputy spokesperson added.