government of irregular migration

This article examines power dynamics between city and central State relations in Tunisia, focusing on the government of migration in Sfax, a southern city. The study describes the emergence of Sfax as a migratory hub and its migratory ecosystem. It argues that the absence of a central strategy has reshaped both local and central powers, shifting from community empowerment to risk management, resulting in a “patchwork” approach of ad hoc measures.