Tunisie Telegraph: Secrets of the Black Box Behind Migrant Flows

A recent study reveals a complex network of migrant smuggling into Tunisia, with 93% of these migrants relying on international networks that organize their journeys across the desert and through smuggling routes involving Sudan and Libya. During the trip, they face attacks and detentions, while 84% are unaware of Tunisian laws prior to their arrival. The data indicates that the majority of migrants come from Nigeria and Ethiopia, with most being young people under 27 years old. They are often targeted for exploitation in organized smuggling operations, especially as the number of Ethiopian migrants from troubled regions such as Tigray and Amhara increases, fleeing wars and conflicts. International human trafficking networks are a primary factor behind the rising number of irregular migrants heading to Tunisia, undertaking journeys that can last over a year during which migrants are exposed to violence, kidnapping, exploitation, and threats of death. Despite these dangers, most are determined to reach Tunisia regardless of the risks.

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