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Tunisia rescues 175 illegal migrants from sinking boats

TH (according to Vietnam+) March 23, 2024 18:15

Despite strict measures taken by Tunisian authorities, the number of undocumented migrants trying to reach Italy from the coast of the North African country continues to increase.

Người di cư được giải cứu lên tàu của Lực lượng bảo vệ bờ biển Tunisia, trên vùng biển giữa Tunisia và Italy. (Ảnh: AFP/TTXVN)
Migrants are rescued on board a Tunisian Coast Guard vessel, in the waters between Tunisia and Italy

Tunisia rescued 175 undocumented migrants from sinking boats on March 22, after they intercepted several illegal immigration attempts off its central coast.

Tunisia’s Maritime Guard intercepted boats carrying illegal migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Italy on March 21, rescuing 172 people from sub-Saharan African countries and three Tunisians off the coast of Sfax province. Three boats and five wanted men were detained.

Located in the central Mediterranean, Tunisia is one of the main transit points chosen by illegal migrants to reach Europe.

Despite strict measures taken by Tunisian authorities, the number of undocumented migrants trying to reach Italy from the coast of the North African country continues to increase.

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