Ahmed reflects on Tunisian youth and migration
The article aims to clarify the causes of the phenomenon of Tunisian youth migrating to Europe, especially across the Mediterranean Sea, and the illegal migration methods they resort to. It also highlights the risks they face and the tragedies resulting from these attempts, such as rising death rates and the loss of lives. The text presents the story of Ahmed, one of the young Tunisians who attempted an illegal migration despite the dangers involved. It discusses the reasons driving them to do so, including high unemployment rates (15.2% overall, 38.4% among youth, and 22.5% among university graduates), the deterioration of job opportunities, and a loss of confidence in the future. Over 156,000 Tunisians have left the country between 2019 and 2024. The article also notes that migration routes are diverse despite border tightening, with hundreds of deaths annually in the Mediterranean, and an estimated more than 10,000 missing persons since 2011. Moreover, migration threatens the country’s human resources, as Tunisia struggles with the annual loss of thousands of doctors and engineers. Even with efforts to curb maritime journeys, these dangers persist, with everyone remaining determined to try reaching Europe despite the potential risk of death.
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