February 21, 2024
1 min read

Tunisia Bolsters Measures Against Illegal Immigration to Italy

Situated about 130 km from the Tunisian coastline, the island of Lampedusa is often chosen as the first stop for migrants making illegal sea voyages to Italy…reports Asian Lite News

 Tunisia in 2023 intercepted more than 75,000 illegal migrants while they were attempting to enter Europe via the Mediterranean Sea route to Italy, media reported.

It is more than double the number in 2022, during which more than 35,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested while sailing to Italy off Tunisian coasts, said the report on Wednesday, citing Tunisia’s National Guard spokesman Houcemeddine Jbabli.

Over the past several months, Tunisian security has intensified the crackdown upon waves of illegal immigration destined for the Italian island of Lampedusa, extending relevant operations from the southeastern province of Sfax to other provinces, Xinhua news agency reported.

Situated about 130 km from the Tunisian coastline, the island of Lampedusa is often chosen as the first stop for migrants making illegal sea voyages to Italy.

ALSO READ-Aman Venice Offers Intimate Escape in Italy

Previous Story

Over 3.45 Million Internally Displaced in Somalia

Next Story

17 Killed, Dozens Injured as Israeli Airstrike Targets Refugee Camp

Latest from -Top News

Afghan-Pak tensions threaten South Asian stability

The Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting has impacted civilians on both sides, with people fleeing the border areas while daily movement and trade has been disrupted…reports Asian Lite News The recent tensions between Afghanistan and

Fourth AUSTRAHIND exercise begins in Australia

Primary focus of this year’s exercise is “joint company level counter-terrorism operations in urban terrain and semi urban terrain…reports Asian Lite News The fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND,

Sanae Takaichi makes history in Japan

From 2022 to 2024, Takaichi was Japan’s Economic Security Minister. She also holds the record as the longest-serving Minister for Internal Affairs…reports Asian Lite News Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s next Prime

Cabinet of Japan PM Ishiba steps down

After the prime ministerial vote, Takaichi will finalise cabinet appointments, and the chief cabinet secretary is scheduled to announce the lineup….reports Asian Lite News Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Lulu Group Arrives In Italy

The UAE-based LULU Group has launched a food processing and

BRI’s Ambitious Goals Clashed with India’s Sovereignty Concerns

In all the joint declarations released after the SCO meetings