تونزي تيليغراف
تونزي تيليغراف
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The year 2026 witnesses a record decline in irregular migration flows and asylum applications to the European Union, as a result of intensified security measures and enhanced cooperation with transit countries, especially in North Africa. The European Border Guard Agency reports a reduction in crossing incidents at external borders, with a notable decrease along the central Mediterranean route linked to Tunisia, Libya, and Italy. Tunisia remains a key hub in the fight against smuggling and irregular migration. In the first half of 2026, the EU received 332,000 asylum requests, a 17% decrease compared to the previous year, with Afghans leading the applicant list and France serving as the primary destination. Meanwhile, the number of crossings via the Mediterranean continues to decline, despite persistent high risks and record numbers of deaths and disappearances, with the International Organization for Migration reporting over 2,253 fatalities as of September. Tunisia continues to play a major role in migration management in the region, with its security policies and cooperation with Europe influencing shifts in migration routes, despite ongoing crossing attempts and associated risks.
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