Rome: Refugee disaster turns the Mediterranean into a sea of tears again. 41 refugees drowned after a boat that left the port of Saffron in the African country of Tunisia capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa. Four people survived. Among the victims of the disaster are children.
The tragedy that happened a few days ago came to the outside world very late. The boat, which left with 45 people, capsized in a strong wave after hours. Four people were rescued by a passing cargo ship. This year alone, 1,800 people have lost their lives in similar tragedies trying to cross the Mediterranean. It is 17,000 in a decade. Italian authorities have confirmed that two boats were involved in the accident last week.
Many people cross into Europe through Tunisian ports. It is estimated that 2,000 people sought refuge on the island of Lampedusa alone during the day. It is reported that recent violence against Africans in Tunisia has led to an exodus.
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2023-08-09 18:00:52
