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2 bodies recovered and about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast

  • A migrant boat capsized off southern Tunisia near Djerba — two bodies recovered, one survivor rescued and about 12 people reported missing.
  • The vessel had left from Zarzis, a common departure point for risky crossings to Italy; the area has seen similar deadly incidents before.
  • Migrant departures have dropped since a 2023 EU–Tunisia deal on border control, but rights groups warn the crackdown has led to pushbacks, abuses and ongoing dangers at sea.
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