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The brutal truth behind Italy’s migrant reduction: beatings and rape by EU-funded forces in Tunisia

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Hundreds of women have been raped by Tunisian security forces over the past 18 months .

Hundreds of sub-Saharan refugees and migrants encircled by police are now living in a makeshift camp near El Amra , a town north of Sfax .

A Guardian investigation alleges national guard officers are colluding with smugglers to arrange migrant boat trips.

The deal also pledges “respect for human rights”.

EU - Tunisia deal aims to dismantle criminal networks of migrant smugglers’ Smugglers tell the Guardian of widespread and systematic corruption between them and the national guard.

The EU states it wants to improve a code of conduct for Tunisia 's police, an ambition that incorporates human rights training.

Tunisia with Sfax its centre was the busiest departure point for migrants reaching Italy last year .

Police have cleansed’ neighbourhoods of migrants, forcing them to El Amra .

Cafe owners are arrested if a migrant is caught ordering a coffee.

Migrants eat dead animals, roadkill, anything they find, says Youssef .

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72

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67

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55

Article tone

informal

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English

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44

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likely offensive

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