The number of migrants from Tunisia to Europe doubled this year, as did the number of intercepts. What impact is the so-called EU migration deal having, and how might it affect President Saied's chances of reelection?
The number of migrants from Tunisia to Europe doubled this year, as did the number of intercepts. What impact is the so-called EU migration deal having, and how might it affect President Saied's chances of reelection?
Crews have given up hope of finding nearly 30 migrants thrown into the sea after setting sail from Tunisia. It happened as human rights groups called on Tunisia’s president to save migrants trapped on the border with Libya. The crisis also accelerated criticism of the European Union, which signed a deal with Tunisia to crack down on illegal migration. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.