Morocco, Tunisia, and Mauritania use EU funds to detain and abandon migrants in the Sahara, potentially endangering them.

An investigation by El País and international media outlets reveals that Morocco, Tunisia, and Mauritania are using European Union funds to detain and abandon migrants in the Sahara Desert, potentially exposing them to extreme danger. EU funds have been used to train personnel and buy equipment for North African governments' units involved in desert dumping and human rights abuses. The European Commission admits it does not monitor the implementation of human rights clauses in its contracts effectively.

May 21, 2024
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