Tunisia says 23 migrants missing after setting off in boat to ItalyTunisia is facing a migration crisis and has replaced Libya as a main departure point for people fleeing poverty and conflict in Africa and the Middle East in the hope of a better life in Europe.
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Migrants are pictured on a boat as they are stopped by Tunisian coast guard at sea during their attempt to cross to Italy, off the coast of Sfax, Tunisia. Representative image.
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Tunis: About 23 migrants were missing after setting off in a boat from Tunisia towards Italy, the country's national guard said on Saturday.
Tunisia is facing a migration crisis and has replaced Libya as a main departure point for people fleeing poverty and conflict in Africa and the Middle East in the hope of a better life in Europe.
The national guard said it had deployed floating units and had informed the navy to help in the search for the missing people.