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Tunisia’s Ancestral Seeds: An Important Resource for the Future
In Tunisia, indigenous and peasant seeds are discreetly exchanged between committed farmers and associations. They work together in a spirit of solidarity that is reminiscent of the commons, resisting the pervasive use of hybrid seeds.
Sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia and the inaction of international organizations
“I’d go anywhere, as long as we are respected.” Sub-Saharan refugees and migrants in Tunisia are still waiting for international organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunis to come to their aid, while solidarity movements are quietly taking action.
“We’re at the mercy of everyone”: Sub-Saharan Africans facing racist violence in Tunisia
“We’re living in fear”. Many sub-Saharans have been living in a state of constant dread ever since the President issued a statement against sub-Saharan immigration. Afraid for their lives, Anna, Pierre, Mélissa, and many others have gone into hiding in their homes. Within a couple of days, hundreds, if not thousands, of them have lost…
Visa outsourcing: States dance in the shadows of the private sector
When it comes to applying for a visa to Europe, service providers such as TLScontact have become an essential part of the process. Supposed to facilitate the application process, this kind of outsourcing to private companies actually creates a distance between the applicant and the company, absolves states of their responsibility, and puts profit above…
Getting a Schengen Visa, a humiliating journey
A large number of Tunisians express a sense of humiliation when going through the visa application process. Inconsistent appointments, endless paperwork and unexplained rejections are common. In this report, inkyfada has compiled accounts from several individuals who share a collective feeling of frustration and dissatisfaction with the unfair visa system.