27 Europe-bound migrants die as boats capsize off Tunisia
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27 Europe-bound migrants die as boats capsize off Tunisia
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Context:
- 27 migrants, including women and children, tragically died after two boats capsized off the coast of central Tunisia. The migrants were from sub-Saharan African countries, and they were attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe.
- The bodies of the deceased were found near the Kerkennah Islands, which are located off the coast of the city of Sfax, Tunisia.
The Mediterranean Crossing:
- Each year, tens of thousands of migrants attempt the hazardous Mediterranean crossing for better economic opportunities or to escape violence and poverty in their home countries.
- Tunisia is a key departure point for irregular mi grants seeking to reach Europe with Italy, whose island of Lampedusa is only 150 kilometres from Tunisia, often their first port of call.
- The journey is fraught with danger due to the unpredictable weather, overcrowded boats, and inadequate safety measures.
