EU Ombudsman criticizes EU for lack of transparency on Tunisia's human rights risks in 2023 migration deal, urging disclosure of risk assessment and clear funding suspension criteria.

The EU Ombudsman has criticized the European Union for its lack of transparency regarding human rights risks linked to its 2023 migration deal with Tunisia. The agreement, which involves EU funding to curb migrant crossings, raised concerns over mistreatment of migrants in Tunisia. The Ombudsman urged the European Commission to disclose a risk assessment conducted prior to the deal and to establish clear criteria for suspending funding in response to rights violations.

October 23, 2024
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