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13 Tunisians die in migrant boat sinking
The Human Rights Foundation has documented the loss of at least 13 Tunisians after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast while attempting to reach Italy. Two individuals were rescued, one of whom is in critical condition. The boat had departed early Thursday morning from the shores of Ben Guerdane, carrying a group of young men, and sank after capsizing. One survivor was stranded at sea for hours. According to the organization’s data, 821 migrants have died or gone missing crossing the sea during the first four months of 2026, marking a 111% increase compared to the same period last year. This is despite a 46% decrease in the number of arrivals, which fell to 8,577 people, highlighting that fewer journeys do not necessarily mean safer ones. The Mediterranean is considered one of the deadliest migration routes in the world, with thousands of migrants from Africa and the Middle East risking their lives traveling across unstable boats.
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