Tragedy Strikes Off Tunisian Coast: Boat Sinks Leaving 12 Dead, 10 Missing

A boat sinking off the coast of Djerba, Tunisia, left 12 dead, including three infants, while 10 others are missing as they attempted to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. The coast guard rescued 29 people, most of whom were Tunisian migrants. Tunisia is grappling with a severe migration crisis.

A boat sinking off the coast of Djerba, Tunisia, on Monday resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 individuals, including three infants, with 10 others still missing. The migrants were attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe when the incident occurred.

The Tunisian coast guard successfully rescued 29 individuals who had been on the overcrowded boat, according to an official statement. The Human Rights Observatory, a local rights organization, confirmed that the majority of the passengers were Tunisians, with only two Moroccans on board.

Tunisia is currently facing an unprecedented migration crisis and has surpassed Libya as the primary departure point for individuals from Tunisia and other parts of Africa seeking better opportunities in Europe.

(With inputs from agencies.)