M63-100 Smuggling and the Informal Economy in Haidra, December 20, 2020
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December 10, 2020: At night on the roads in the Haidra region, smugglers’ pickup trucks speed along, loaded with gasoline and various goods from Algeria.
M63-100 · 2020
December 10, 2020: At night on the roads in the Haidra region, smugglers’ pickup trucks speed along, loaded with gasoline and various goods from Algeria.
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10 décembre 2020 : sur les routes dans la région de Haidra, les pickups des contrebandiers roulent à pleine vitesse chargés d'essence venant d'Algérie.
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10 décembre 2020 : dans la région de Haidra proche de la frontière algérienne
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10 décembre 2020 : dans la région de Haidra proche de la frontière algérienne
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10 décembre 2020 : dans la région de Haidra proche de la frontière algérienne
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10 décembre 2020 : dans la région de Haidra proche de la frontière algérienne
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December 10, 2020: The town of Haidra, a small town of 4,000 people in western Tunisia, less than 10 km from Algeria.
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December 10, 2020: The town of Haidra, a small town of 4,000 people in western Tunisia, less than 10 km from Algeria.
M63-108 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In their small shop in the city center, brothers Aid and Muntasser sell all kinds of products and clothing from Algeria. “Over there, prices are 40 to 50 percent cheaper than in Tunisia.” These so-called contraband goods are transported “illegally” across the border, located 8 km away, right under the authorities’ noses. “But for us, it’s vital given the very high cost of living; thanks to this, many families are able to survive.” In Haidra, a small town of 4,000 residents, situated at an elevation of 900 m but, more importantly, less than 10 km from Algeria. Apart from an exceptional Roman archaeological site, the town has few other economic activities. Border trade is therefore its main source of income. This involves the smuggling of all kinds of goods, from gasoline to perfume.
M63-109 · 2020
December 10, 2020: The town of Haidra, a small town of 4,000 people in western Tunisia, less than 10 km from Algeria.
M63-110 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In their small shop in the city center, brothers Aid and Muntasser sell all kinds of products and clothing from Algeria. “Over there, prices are 40 to 50 percent cheaper than in Tunisia.” These so-called contraband goods are transported “illegally” across the border, located 8 km away, right under the authorities’ noses. “But for us, it’s vital given the very high cost of living; thanks to this, many families are able to survive.” In Haidra, a small town of 4,000 residents, situated at an elevation of 900 m but, more importantly, less than 10 km from Algeria. Apart from an exceptional Roman archaeological site, the town has few other economic activities. Border trade is therefore its main source of income. This involves the smuggling of all kinds of goods, from gasoline to perfume.
M63-111 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In their small shop in the city center, brothers Aid and Muntasser sell all kinds of products and clothing from Algeria. “Over there, prices are 40 to 50 percent cheaper than in Tunisia.” These so-called contraband goods are transported “illegally” across the border, located 8 km away, right under the authorities’ noses. “But for us, it’s vital given the very high cost of living; thanks to this, many families are able to survive.” In Haidra, a small town of 4,000 residents, situated at an elevation of 900 m but, more importantly, less than 10 km from Algeria. Apart from an exceptional Roman archaeological site, the town has few other economic activities. Border trade is therefore its main source of income. This involves the smuggling of all kinds of goods, from gasoline to perfume.
M63-112 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In their small shop in the city center, brothers Aid and Muntasser sell all kinds of products and clothing from Algeria. “Over there, prices are 40 to 50 percent cheaper than in Tunisia.” These so-called contraband goods are transported “illegally” across the border, located 8 km away, right under the authorities’ noses. “But for us, it’s vital given the very high cost of living; thanks to this, many families are able to survive.” In Haidra, a small town of 4,000 residents, situated at an elevation of 900 m but, more importantly, less than 10 km from Algeria. Apart from an exceptional Roman archaeological site, the town has few other economic activities. Border trade is therefore its main source of income. This involves the smuggling of all kinds of goods, from gasoline to perfume.
M63-113 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In their small shop in the city center, brothers Aid and Muntasser sell all kinds of products and clothing from Algeria. “Over there, prices are 40 to 50 percent cheaper than in Tunisia.” These so-called contraband goods are transported “illegally” across the border, located 8 km away, right under the authorities’ noses. “But for us, it’s vital given the very high cost of living; thanks to this, many families are able to survive.” In Haidra, a small town of 4,000 residents, situated at an elevation of 900 m but, more importantly, less than 10 km from Algeria. Apart from an exceptional Roman archaeological site, the town has few other economic activities. Border trade is therefore its main source of income. This involves the smuggling of all kinds of goods, from gasoline to perfume.
M63-114 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : Jameleddine, 38 ans, dans petite boutique de pièces de rechange pour véolo et motos, l'essentiel de ses produits viennent de la contrebande algérienne, mais depuis la fermeture des frontières il y 6 mois à cause de l'épidémie de Covid, le réapprovissionment est quasi impossible. Chef d'atelier dasn une usine à Tunis qui a fermé il est revenu à Haidra avec sa famille et ici la seule solution pour vivre est le commerce avec l'Algérie.
M63-115 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : Jameleddine, 38 ans, dans petite boutique de pièces de rechange pour véolo et motos, l'essentiel de ses produits viennent de la contrebande algérienne, mais depuis la fermeture des frontières il y 6 mois à cause de l'épidémie de Covid, le réapprovissionment est quasi impossible. Chef d'atelier dasn une usine à Tunis qui a fermé il est revenu à Haidra avec sa famille et ici la seule solution pour vivre est le commerce avec l'Algérie.
M63-116 · 2020
December 10, 2020: The town of Haidra, a small town of 4,000 people in western Tunisia, less than 10 km from Algeria.
M63-117 · 2020
December 10, 2020: Just outside Haidra, less than 10 km from the Algerian border
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10 décembre 2020 : la route d'entrée à Haidra traverse le tres beau site archéologique romain.
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10 décembre 2020 : la route d'entrée à Haidra traverse le tres beau site archéologique romain.
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December 10, 2020: The road to Haidra winds through farmland; wheat, olive groves, and livestock farming are the main agricultural activities in this high-altitude region.
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December 10, 2020: In Tajerouine, on the road to Haidra, a small gasoline retailer went to restock at his wholesaler and passed by a former Shell gas station that had closed due to unfair competition from contraband gasoline coming from Algeria. Algerian gasoline, sold in plastic jugs, costs 1.250 dinars per liter, compared to nearly 2 dinars at gas stations.
M63-122 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : A Tajerouine sur la route de Haidra, les stations services ferment les unes après les autres face à la concurrence déloyale de l'essence de contrebande venant de l'Algérie. L'essence algérienne vendue dans des bidons en plastique revient à 1dt250 le litre contre près de 2 dt dans les stations services.
M63-123 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : A Tajerouine sur la route de Haidra, les stations services ferment les unes après les autres face à la concurrence déloyale de l'essence de contrebande venant de l'Algérie. L'essence algérienne vendue dans des bidons en plastique revient à 1dt250 le litre contre près de 2 dt dans les stations services.
M63-124 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : A Kalaa Khasba sur la route de Haidra, un stand de vente d'essence de contrebande venant de l'Algérie. L'essence algérienne vendue dans des bidons en plastique revient à 1dt250 le litre contre près de 2 dt dans les sattions services.
M63-125 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In Kalaa Khasba, on the road to Haidra, a stand selling contraband gasoline from Algeria. Algerian gasoline sold in plastic containers costs 1.250 dinars per liter, compared to nearly 2 dinars at gas stations.
M63-126 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In Kalaa Khasba, on the road to Haidra, a stand selling contraband gasoline from Algeria. Algerian gasoline sold in plastic containers costs 1.250 dinars per liter, compared to nearly 2 dinars at gas stations.
M63-127 · 2020
December 10, 2020: In Kalaa Khasba, on the road to Haidra, a stand selling contraband gasoline from Algeria. Algerian gasoline sold in plastic containers costs 1.250 dinars per liter, compared to nearly 2 dinars at gas stations.
M63-128 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : sur la route de Haidra, un stand de vente d'essence de contrebande venant de l'Algérie. L'essence algérienne vendue dans des bidons en plastique revient à 1dt250 le litre contre près de 2 dt dans les stations services.
M63-129 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : sur la route de Haidra, un stand de vente d'essence de contrebande venant de l'Algérie. L'essence algérienne vendue dans des bidons en plastique revient à 1dt250 le litre contre près de 2 dt dans les stations services.
M63-130 · 2020
10 décembre 2020 : sur la route de Haidra, un stand de vente d'essence de contrebande venant de l'Algérie. L'essence algérienne vendue dans des bidons en plastique revient à 1dt250 le litre contre près de 2 dt dans les stations services.
M63-131 · 2020