In a statement to Al-Sabah newspaper, the spokesperson for the National Guard revealed that since the beginning of the year until March 14, Tunisian authorities have prevented 3,600 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa from entering the country via land borders. This was made possible through the intensive deployment of security forces, the National Guard, and the army along the borders.
As a result, many migrants have shifted their focus to alternative coastal routes rather than using Tunisian shores to reach Europe. The spokesperson confirmed that the percentage of migrants crossing from Tunisia has significantly declined—from 80% in 2023 to 22% in 2024, and now down to just 9% this year.
Regarding the migrant situation in the Jebiniana and Al-Amra areas of Sfax, he stated that the number of migrants currently stands at approximately 20,000.
