Iran Press/ Africa: Faouzi Masmoudi said all the migrants were Tunisians.
Tunisia has become a major departure point for migrant boats heading across the Mediterranean Sea towards Italy.
For years, North African countries such as Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, and Morocco have witnessed attempts by migrants – mainly from sub-Saharan Africa – to reach Europe.
According to Tunisian authorities, over 37,000 irregular migrants had been arrested in 2022.
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