NewzTunisian authorities have recovered bodies from the sea after a boat carrying migrants sank off the country's coast over the weekend while attempting to travel to Italy. The country's National Guard deployed coastguard, military, and civil protection teams, alongside two helicopters, to conduct search and rescue operations for those unaccounted for.
The incident highlights ongoing dangers along maritime migration paths in the region. According to reports, the central Mediterranean continues to be designated as the world's deadliest migration route, with migrant fatalities having more than doubled during the first four months of 2026.
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