Racial Tensions and Political Manipulation in Tunisia

This chapter explores the escalating violence in Tunisia fueled by racial tensions and inflammatory rhetoric from the president against sub-Saharan African migrants. It examines the alarming rise in nationalist sentiments and the erosion of democratic values, linking local incidents of violence to global trends of fear-driven political control. Through personal accounts and broader political analysis, the chapter reveals how misinformation and scapegoating are being weaponized to consolidate power and suppress dissent.