Tunisian security units foil 59 sea border crossing attempts, rescue 1,806 migrants

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igrant from Sub-Saharian Africa gather gather near their tents at a camp in Jebeniana in Tunisia's Sfax governorate on April 24, 2024. (File/AFP)
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  • At least 18 Tunisians were rescued on June 15 and 16 with the remainder being from sub-Saharan countries

DUBAI: Security units in Tunisia thwarted 59 attempts to illegally cross its sea borders and rescued 1,806 individuals, state news agency Tunis Afrique Press reported on Monday.

At least 18 Tunisians were rescued on June 15 and 16 with the remainder being from sub-Saharan countries, the Directorate General of the National Guard announced in a statement.

Two bodies were also recovered, and 24 wanted individuals, including smugglers and middlemen, were detained. In addition, the authorities seized boats and outboard motors used in illegal migration operations.

Topics: Tunisia