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World Bank halts future Tunisia engagement after president's anti-migrant remarks

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The World Bank is pausing talks over its future engagement with Tunisia following anti-immigrant comments made by the country's president, Kais Saied, according to an internal message to staff seen by AFP.

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World Bank halts Tunisia program over president’s migrant remarks

1 year ago

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Bloomberg

World Bank Stops Some Tunisia Work, Cites Anti-Racist Stance

The World Bank said it was temporarily pausing some discussions with Tunisia after an outbreak of violence against Black migrants that African countries say was stoked by President Kais Saied. Tunisian bonds led losses in emerging markets.

1 year ago·United States

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Bangkok Post

World Bank halts Tunisia program over president's migrant remarks

WASHINGTON - The World Bank is pausing talks over its future engagement with Tunisia following anti-immigrant comments made by the country's president, Kais Saied, according to an internal message to staff seen by AFP.

1 year ago·กทม, Thailand

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Noticias ao Minuto

World Bank Suspends Partnership with Tunisia After Attacks on Migrants

According to a letter sent to its teams by the president of the World Bank, David Malpass, consulted this Monday by the agency France-Presse (AFP), the institution is unable to continue its missions in Tunisia “given the situation”. “Authorities for the security and inclusion of migrants and minorities are part of the core values of inclusion, respect, and anti-racism” of the World Bank, the letter reads. The decision concerns the Partnership Fr…

1 year ago·Portugal

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