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A boat carrying 15 irregular migrants capsized off the coast of Ben Gardane in southeastern Tunisia, and eight bodies have been recovered so far, according to the Anadolu Agency.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, maritime accidents affecting irregular migrants are a chronic issue in the Mediterranean region. Tunisia, as a country on the southern border of the European Union, struggles with a significant influx of migrants and refugees attempting to reach Europe. In a broader context, incidents like this highlight the security and refugee challenges faced by Mediterranean African countries, including the illegal trafficking of migrants and the risk of drowning at sea.
