Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia's coast.

A migrant boat carrying 42 people, all from Sudan, sank off the coast of Tunisia. So far, 13 have been confirmed dead, and 27 remain missing. The boat had set off from Sfax, intending to reach Italy. Tunisia has become a primary departure point for those fleeing poverty and conflict in Africa and the Middle East. A record wave of migration has led to numerous incidents of boats sinking along the Tunisian coast, carrying migrants from sub-Saharan Africa.

February 08, 2024
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