At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says

According to The Hindu, a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast, leaving at least thirteen Tunisians missing, a migrant‑rights group says. The outlet notes that Tunisia was once a major departure point for Mediterranean crossings, but departures have dropped sharply over the past two years because of a crackdown and tighter maritime controls backed by European funding and modern equipment, particularly from Italy. The incident underscores the continuing risks faced by migrants attempting the crossing.

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