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Dozens of African migrants die off Tunisian coast after boat capsizes

JOHANNESBURG – One of four African survivors rescued by the Tunisian coast guard, after dozens of others perished when their boat capsized off the Tunisian coast as they were trying to reach Europe, has died in hospital.

At least 65 migrants heading for Europe from Libya drowned in May when their boat capsized off Tunisia.

 

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