ICC Urged to Investigate Tunisia's Crackdown on Opposition and Migrant Abuse

Lawyers and families seek international intervention over claims of political persecution and mistreatment of Black African migrants.

Lawyers have filed a second request for the ICC to investigate Tunisia's government for alleged human rights violations.
The request highlights new evidence of abuse against Black African migrants, including arbitrary arrests and expulsions.
Families of jailed opposition leaders accuse President Kais Saied's administration of political persecution ahead of the upcoming elections.
Tunisia, a member of the ICC, has been offered EU financial support to manage migration but faces scrutiny over its treatment of migrants.
The ICC is already investigating similar allegations of crimes against migrants in neighboring Libya.