Tunisia's President Kais Saied has been accused of stoking xenophobia and paranoia, leading to a crackdown on migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigerians like Moussa Osman. Osman, a former car salesman and father of two, lost his job and faced eviction after Saied's remarks. A violent incident at his apartment and the fear of arrest drove him to seek refuge at the Nigerian Embassy. Saied's recent actions are part of a broader purge targeting politicians, journalists, activists, and judges who oppose him, signaling an authoritarian shift in Tunisia.

Tunisia's journey towards democracy, ignited by Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation, is facing a grim reality as the country's burn wards continue to receive patients who have set themselves on fire in protest. Despite the initial success of the Jasmine Revolution, Tunisia's elected leaders have failed to deliver prosperity, leading to widespread despair and a return to autocratic rule under President Kais Saied. The Trauma and Severe Burns Hospital, which treated Bouazizi and now witnesses the consequences of the failed democracy, is also experiencing a brain drain as doctors seek better opportunities abroad. The economic challenges, coupled with political disillusionment, have led to increased self-immolation cases and illegal migration attempts to Europe, with many Tunisians losing their lives in the process.

Tunisia's journey towards democracy, ignited by Mohamed Bouazizi's self-immolation, is facing a grim reality as the country's burn wards continue to receive patients who have set themselves on fire in protest. Despite the initial success of the Jasmine Revolution, Tunisia's elected leaders have failed to deliver prosperity, leading to widespread despair and a return to autocratic rule under President Kais Saied. The Trauma and Severe Burns Hospital, which treated Bouazizi and now witnesses the consequences of the failed democracy, is also experiencing a brain drain as doctors seek better opportunities abroad. The economic challenges, coupled with political disillusionment, have led to increased self-immolation cases and illegal migration attempts to Europe, with many Tunisians losing their lives in the process.