A group of protesters in Ghana expressing frustration during parliamentary deadlock, with signs and passionate voices amid political tensions.
The European Commission is refusing to release findings from a human rights inquiry into Tunisia, conducted before announcing a controversial €150m migration deal with the North African country. The EU ombudsman revealed that, contrary to previous claims, the Commission had quietly completed a “risk management exercise” assessing human rights in Tunisia but withheld the results. However, the deal, intended to curb migration to Europe, has been linked to widespread abuses, including rape and violence against migrants by Tunisian authorities. The ombudsman criticized the Commission for its lack of transparency and failure to conduct a public human rights impact assessment (HRIA). She urged the EU to set criteria for suspending funding when human rights violations occur and called for mechanisms to report abuses linked to EU-funded projects. Nevertheless, the Commission defended its approach, claiming it adheres to international law.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN