Sub Saharans call for boycott of Tunisian products over racial statements

Hundreds of Sub Saharans have called for the boycott of Tunisian products in reaction to treatment of Sub Saharan migrants in the North African country following racial statement made by leader Kais Saied.
Several people from Sub-Saharan countries took to social media for the boycott with some hashtag calling to boycott Tunisian goods and products.
The call targets products including butter, oil, pasta, cucumbers, dates and hygienic products. The call has been confirmed by the President of Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), Anis Jaziri, Sunday in a statement. Jaziri in a Facebook post indicated some sub-Saharan countries have blocked some Tunisian products in retaliation.
“Blockade of Tunisian goods in some African ports, cancellation of orders and even markets, campaign to boycott Tunisian products in some African countries, redirection of patients to other destinations, return of dozens of students in their countries yet in legal situation, cancellation of travel of several sub-Saharan businessmen, cancellation of missions, fairs, forums … Great concern of thousands of Tunisians who work throughout Africa! These are the findings collected from economic operators by our crisis unit during the weekend. Time is running out, Tunisia must act quickly and correctly,” the post said.
Over 180 Sub-Saharan nationals have left Tunisia since Saturday after reports of a crackdown on foreigners, mostly Sub Saharans. President Kaïs Saïed has accused Sub-Saharan migrants of being used by a third party in view of modifying Tunisia’s demography.
The comments stirred condemnation at home and abroad with critics branding the remarks as racist.