Algeria expels over 1,800 migrants to Niger border, rights group says
Algeria expelled 1,845 migrants to Niger’s border in a mass operation on April 19, rights group Alarmphone Sahara
Victor Dupont, a 27-year-old French Ph.D. student, returned to Paris Friday after 27 days in Tunisian detention, sparking global condemnation. Arrested Oct. 19 with two other French nationals, Dupont’s case drew international attention due to his non-critical stance toward Tunisia’s government. His arrest fueled concerns over foreigner safety and the erosion of rights under President Kais Saied. Dupont’s release followed intense diplomatic efforts, with supporters welcoming him at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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