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Recent migrant rescue operations reveal ongoing dangers and political disputes. A boat sank off Lesbos, Greece, with victims and survivors found. Meanwhile, Libyan coast guard intercepted migrant boats, with incidents involving drownings and resistance. These events underscore the perilous migration routes and strained rescue policies in the region.
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Amnesty International has documented widespread human rights abuses against migrants in Tunisia, including torture, racial profiling, and forced expulsions. The report criticizes the Tunisian government and EU cooperation, highlighting increased xenophobia and restrictions on refugee aid amid political upheaval since President Kais Saied's 2021 power grab.
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On November 3, 2025, a rubber boat carrying 49 migrants from Libya capsized six hours after departure due to engine failure amid high waves. After drifting for six days, seven survivors were rescued near Libya’s Al Buri oil field; 42 remain missing and presumed dead. This tragedy adds to over 1,000 migrant deaths in the central Mediterranean this year, highlighting urgent needs for safer migration routes and improved rescue efforts.