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Tunisian Officials Recover 11 Bodies from Migrant Boat
Tunisian authorities confirmed the recovery of 11 bodies after a boat carrying 15 irregular migrants sank off the coast of Ben Guerdane. Search and rescue operations are ongoing under the direct supervision of President Kais Saied. The incident resulted in the recovery of 3 bodies on Saturday and 8 bodies on Sunday, while efforts to find the missing persons continue. Various naval units, including customs, maritime guards, civil protection, and the navy, participated in the rescue operations, assisted by two helicopters. This followed an attempt by a group of Tunisian migrants to sail towards Italy before their boat capsized. Tunisia is considered one of the main hubs for smuggling migrants to Europe, but authorities have seen a decline in migrant numbers over the past two years due to increased border controls.
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