Fifteen Migrant Bodies Recovered Off Tunisia

Fifteen bodies, believed to be migrants, were recovered off Tunisia's eastern coast in the Mahdia region, prompting a judicial investigation. The bodies were discovered over the weekend in three locations, and authorities are working to identify them due to decomposition. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis as Tunisia and Libya serve as critical departure points for migrants risking perilous Mediterranean crossings in search of better lives in Europe. Since the beginning of the year, at least 103 makeshift vessels have capsized off Tunisia, resulting in 341 bodies being retrieved. The International Organization for Migration reports that over 30,309 migrants have perished in the Mediterranean over the last decade, with significant casualties occurring in recent months. These tragic discoveries underscore the urgent need for regional efforts to address the issues driving unsafe migration.