At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks

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A migrant boat sank off Tunisia, and a group says at least 13 Tunisians are missing. Tunisia has seen fewer migrant departures in recent years amid a crackdown and tighter maritime controls supported by European funding and monitoring equipment, including from Italy.

WHO: A migrant group

WHAT: The group says at least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off Tunisia.

WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 10:52 PM ET

WHERE: Tunisia

WHY: No specific cause of the sinking was reported.

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