Tunisia: Five Migrants Die, 10 Missing After Boat Sank

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At least five African migrants died and another 10 have been declared missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy.

The coastguard rescued 20 migrants who had been on the overcrowded boat, according to an official.

The coastline of Sfax has become a major departure point for people fleeing poverty in Africa and the Middle East for a chance at a better life in Europe.