Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia

At least 40 migrants, including children, died after their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia, marking one of the deadliest maritime disasters in the region this year. The tragic incident occurred as the boat carrying about 70 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank off the Mediterranean port of Mahdia. This disaster highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrants attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean from Africa to Europe, with over 210,000 people attempting to cross the Central Mediterranean in 2023 alone.