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Tunisian Migrants Shipwreck Tragedy | Dover News
A migrant boat sinks off Tunisia’s coast, killing at least two and leaving twelve missing—just one survivor pulled alive by a passing ship. Authorities scramble with helicopters and vessels as families in Zarzis, a historic departure point for Mediterranean crossings, wait anxiously. This tragedy echoes past disasters, including a 2022 incident that sparked outrage over inadequate search efforts. While EU funding—over 105 million euros—has helped reduce departures by strengthening Tunisia’s border controls, dangerous crossings persist. Human rights groups warn refugees may be trapped between…
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