JAKARTA - A total of 40 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries died after their ship sank off the coast of Tunisia on Wednesday.
This event is one of the deadliest maritime tragedies in the region this year.
Reported by Reuters on Wednesday, October 22, the ship carrying about 70 migrants was reported to have sunk near the coastal city of Mahdia.
Tunisia has become a major transiting country for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty to seek better opportunities in Europe.
This latest incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrants and the increasing pressure on North African countries to manage irregular migration routes.
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