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November 22, 2021
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Tunisia foils 9 illegal immigration attempts

Tunisia has foiled nine illegal immigration attempts to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian coast…reports Asian Lite News

According to the media agency, the Tunisian Maritime Guard rescued 223 immigrants of different African nationalities, including 111 Tunisians, Xinhua news agency reported.

Tunisia foils 9 illegal immigration attempts

Thousands of illegal immigrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean every year as Tunisia is one of the main points of access to Europe through irregular channels.

ALSO READ: Tunisian President eyes early end of exceptional measures

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