Europe has questions to answer over migrant abuse in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists

EU Commission says it will be sending independent observers to the country to investigate allegations of human rights violations

The European Commission can no longer ignore mounting evidence of the gross human rights violations against migrants and refugees in Tunisia, say MEPs and activists.

The EU has given millions of pounds to Tunisia to reduce migration from north Africa into Europe in a deal that pledges respect for human rights" and piqued the interest of the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer.