Migreurop stands in solidarity with the FTDES

Migreurop expresses its full solidarity with the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), a long-standing member of the network, whose activities have just been arbitrarily suspended by the Tunisian authorities. This decision is part of a broader offensive against freedom of association and independent voices. Alongside the FTDES, we reaffirm our commitment to justice and human rights! The FTDES must continue its activities!

[FTDES statement]

The Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights received an official letter this evening, October 27, 2025, informing it of the suspension of its activities for one month, using the same pre-written wording applied to a number of other associations and organizations.

Despite the Forum’s adherence, as always, to all legal and administrative procedures, we affirm that what we have been subjected to since April 2025—a continuous series of financial and tax audits—is nothing more than a new episode in the ongoing crackdown on independent civil society and a blatant attempt to silence the free voices that have refused to pledge allegiance and have remained faithful to the values of justice and dignity.

As individuals and as a group, we reaffirm today our unwavering commitment to the principle of resisting injustice and discrimination, and our constant support for all social, civil, and human rights struggles in our country.
We will remain, as we have always been, in the front lines with the oppressed, believing that siding with those who are wronged is a continuous duty.

We have accumulated this commitment through our experiences in supporting social struggles before and after the revolution, and this determination has been nourished by the sacrifices of the martyrs, the wounded, the prisoners, and all those who fought for a Tunisia of freedom, dignity, and social justice.

What is happening today and what may happen tomorrow will not intimidate us or weaken our resolve.
Wherever we are — within our organization, in the streets, or anywhere else — we will remain loyal to the oppressed, more determined than ever to amplify their voices and more committed to their concerns and aspirations.

Whoever thinks they can break our will does not understand our determination or our positions.
We were and remain where we are proud to be, adhering to our principles and our positions in solidarity with those whose rights have been violated.
We announce our commitment to the decision to suspend activities for one month starting today, while also challenging it as an arbitrary and unjust decision.
We remain committed to the issues of our people at all times.

Freedom for all oppressed women and men.
Dignity for all.”