The Coastguard officials confirmed the rescue of 35 boats that had left Tunisia last weekend,...

Published: 10:08 am April 26, 2023
Updated: 10:25 am October 8, 2025
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The Coastguard officials confirmed the rescue of 35 boats that had left Tunisia last weekend, with three boats encountering difficulties on their way to Europe.

At least 23 people are missing from the three vessels, and so far, 70 bodies have been recovered from the sea. The rescue operation involved air and naval support from the Coastguard, Border Police, the European border protection agency Frontex, and a humanitarian organisation.

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