Tunisia

“[I]f the dignity of the individual is upheld across Africa, then I believe Americans will be more free as well, because I believe that none of us are fully free when others in the human family remain shackled by poverty or disease or oppression. … Governments that respect the rights of their citizens and abide by the rule of law do better, grow faster, draw more investment than those who don’t.” – President Obama, Cape Town, South Africa, June 30, 2013

Summary

Dryness Continues in Northwest Africa's Largest Grain Producer, Morocco. Mostly Favorable Soil Moisture Conditions in Algeria and Tunisia.

Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration

March 16, 2011

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

After a valuable trip late last week to Tunisia and Egypt with USAID's Nancy Lindborg, I wanted to share with you a brief perspective on the humanitarian challenges - and in some cases, life and death challenges - faced by those in the region due to the conflict in Libya.

In Tunisia, Nancy and I visited the border village of Ras Djir.

By Jim Garamone

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 - Two U.S. C-130s will transport Egyptian refugees from Tunisia to Cairo today, Defense Department officials said.

"The aircraft should be on the ground in Djerba now," said Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan, referring to the Tunisian island where crews are picking up the refugees. "The plan is for them to transport 150 Egyptians who have fled the fighting in Libya back home."

These will be the ninth and 10th flights taking Egyptians to their home country.