At least 20 migrants die in front of Tunisia after boat accident

At least 20 migrants die in front of Tunisia after boat accident

accident scene and circumstances

The ship was in trouble about 21 kilometers off the coast of Sfax, an important port city on the east coast of the country and a central transit point for migrants who want to reach Europe. Migrants from Subsahara Africa are often particularly affected.

Details of the crossing

The boat stood on Sea on Tuesday evening at 11 p.m. local time of Chebba in the Tunisian province of Mahdia in sea, reported the tap, citing the country's national guard.

saved and missing

Five survivors of the same boat were saved, according to the National Guard. This incident follows another fatal ship accident in the same region on Thursday of the previous week when a boat sank with dozens of migrants, with at least nine people killed, Reuters reported.

In addition, there are still six missing people who are sought after the misfortune of the past week.

Tunisia as the main entry point for migrants

Tunisia as the main start point for people who are looking for a better life in Europe due to poverty and conflicts in Africa and the Middle East. Last year, according to the UN data, around 140,000 migrants and refugees tried to get to Europe from Tunisia. This represents an increase of 138 % compared to 2022.