The stars have aligned in 2024: around half of the global population is living in a country going through an election cycle, according to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Immigration and migration policy have been key issues throughout several campaigns across the globe. In this article, Mount Holyoke News will explore how individual countries and their leaders are navigating the topic of immigration politically during their election cycles.
Tunisian Protests Sparked on Arab Spring Anniversary
On Jan. 15, protesters took to the streets in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. Just under two weeks later, demonstrations have spread to at least 15 locations in the country. Protesters, reportedly organized by left-wing and human rights groups, have made broad demands for economic aid and an end to political corruption. They have been met with an enforced lockdown, widespread arrests and public acknowledgment of economic strife by political leaders.