Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia
Summary
At least 40 migrants, including children, died when their boat sank off Tunisia's coast. The boat, which was carrying about 70 people from sub-Saharan Africa, was attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Authorities rescued approximately 30 survivors and are investigating the incident.Key Facts
- A boat carrying roughly 70 migrants sank near the port of Mahdia in central Tunisia.
- At least 40 migrants, including infants, died in the tragedy.
- The migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa.
- About 30 migrants were rescued from the sinking incident.
- The Mediterranean Sea crossing from Africa to Europe is considered very dangerous.
- In 2023, over 210,000 people attempted to cross the Central Mediterranean, according to the UN.
- More than 60,000 migrants were intercepted and sent back to Africa, and nearly 2,000 died at sea.
- The EU and Tunisia signed a deal in 2023 to address irregular migration, including funding for border control.
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