At Least 20 Migrants Drown in Tunisia Boat Tragedy

Tunis:At least **20 migrants** have died after a boat capsized off the coast of **Sfax**, Tunisia, a known departure point for African migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. According to reports, several others remain **missing**, and efforts are ongoing to locate them.

Tunisia’s **Coast Guard** confirmed that the bodies of **20 African migrants** were recovered from the sea, while **5 others** were rescued alive. The incident occurred in the early hours, and the survivors have been taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

This tragedy marks the second such incident within a week off the **Tunisian coast**, highlighting the increasing risks faced by migrants as they attempt the perilous journey across the Mediterranean. Many of these migrants are fleeing poverty, conflict, and instability in **sub-Saharan Africa**, seeking better opportunities in Europe.

The boat disaster underscores the **dangers of irregular migration** and the urgent need for safer alternatives and international cooperation to address the root causes of migration. **Human rights groups** have repeatedly called for better safety measures and efforts to combat the exploitation of vulnerable migrants by human traffickers.

Rescue operations continue as authorities search for more survivors, while the local community and international organizations have expressed their condolences and pledged further support for the victims’ families.