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Families search for migrants missing after Tunisia boat capsizing

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Posted Jun 27, 2026, 07:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-27-0700
Families search for migrants missing after Tunisia boat capsizing

A migrant boat capsized off Sfax, Tunisia, on August 3, 2025, leaving families in a desperate search for their missing loved ones, including a 23-year-old Cameroonian. The incident highlights the ongoing anguish.

A migrant vessel reportedly capsized off the coast of Sfax, Tunisia, on August 3, 2025, leading to the disappearance of several individuals. Among those missing is Kankeu, a 23-year-old Cameroonian, whose family was notified of the incident by a survivor. His sister, Bélédine Engelbert, received a call describing how Kankeu "cried 'Save me'" during the capsizing. The incident underscores the prolonged distress experienced by families searching for relatives lost during perilous sea crossings. Many families continue their quest for information, seeking to confirm the fate of their loved ones following such maritime tragedies. Sources: Le Monde.

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