2 dead, 5 missing as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia

2 dead, 5 missing as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia FMTNews FMTWorld

Migrants often attempt perilous voyages in rickety boats in hopes of a better life in Europe.

The vessel carrying 20 Tunisians went down at 2am, 120m from the beach in Gabes, a statement said as search operations continue.“Two bodies have been recovered, one of a 20-year-old man and the other of an infant,” said the statement. Tunisia is a major gateway for local and foreign migrants attempting perilous voyages in often rickety boats in the hopes of a better life in Europe.

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