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Italy warns on rising migration from Tunisia
Italy is experiencing a significant increase in the number of irregular migrants arriving via the Mediterranean in 2026. Around 8,000 migrants have reached Lampedusa during the first seven and a half months of the year, compared to approximately 2,000 arriving in Sardinia. Data indicate that the number of arrivals in Sardinia has risen by more than 150% compared to last year, with the figures doubling from about 750-800 in 2025 to over 2,000 in 2026. This puts pressure on reception centers and security agencies. The rise is attributed to increased activity by human smuggling networks, with indications of new smuggling routes toward Sardinia. This raises questions about whether these numbers represent a temporary spike or the beginning of a permanent shift in migration routes from Tunisia and North Africa to Italy.
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