FLIGHT TO EUROPE

Lacking Faith in Future, Tunisians Take to the Boats

They were the ones who triggered the revolution: the poor and disenfranchised of Tunisia. But despite their hard-won freedom, many don’t see any prospects for a quick improvement in their lives, and are seeking their fortunes across the sea in Europe. An uncertain future awaits them there.

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They were the ones who triggered the revolution: the poor and disenfranchised of Tunisia. But despite their hard-won freedom, many don’t see any prospects for a quick improvement in their lives, and are seeking their fortunes across the sea in Europe. An uncertain future awaits them there.

‘THE SITUATION IS ESCALATING’

Europe’s Frontex Border Guard Stretched to Limit

Frontex, the European Union’s border protection agency, is demanding more money and equipment to seal off Europe’s borders to refugees. Agency director Ilkka Laitinen believes the refugee numbers could continue to rise as political unrest escalates in North Africa and the Middle East.

AP
A police officer with the European border protection agency Frontex stands near the frontier between Greece and Turkey in November.