FTDES President Abderrahman Hedhili denied French visa for social ecology conference
via Business News3 hours ago1 min read
Abderrahman Hedhili, president of the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights FTDES, was denied a visa to France, he confirmed on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Hedhili stated that his visa application was for participation in a conference on social ecology. This incident is part of a growing trend where several Tunisians, including doctors, lawyers, academics, and experts invited to seminars and conferences, have been denied visas for European destinations, particularly France. This recurrence has fostered a sense of injustice and misunderstanding within professional and academic circles. Critics argue that visa policies are becoming increasingly restrictive and selective, contradicting principles of international cooperation and dialogue between civil societies. Observers suggest that these repeated obstacles to mobility cannot be justified by administrative reasons alone, raising questions about the respect for the free movement of ideas and knowledge.
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