France: Tunisian Refugees | European Journal

The Arab Spring saw the ousting of long-time leaders in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. During the upheaval, many people fled across the Mediterranean to Europe and are wondering when or if they should go home. The refugees survived a dangerous voyage across the Mediterranean in ramshackle vessels. Many were held in overcrowded quarters in Italy before making their way illegally to France, where they live in constant fear of being caught by the authorities.