Tunisian coast guard retrieves bodies of 13 migrants, rescues hundreds

A Tunisian national coast guard helps migrants to get off a rescue boat in Jbeniana, Safx, Tunisia April 23, 2022, in this screen grab taken from a handout video. (File/Reuters)
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Updated 07 April 2024
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Tunisian coast guard retrieves bodies of 13 migrants, rescues hundreds

  • Migrant boats heading from Tunisia to the Italian coast increased significantly

TUNIS: The Tunisian coast guard has retrieved the bodies of 13 migrants off Tunisia and rescued 1,867 others in a number of separate incidents in the Mediterranean, the national guard said on Sunday.
With the improvement in weather, the number of migrant boats heading from Tunisia to the Italian coast has increased significantly.


Australia police responding after gunshots reported at Bondi beach

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Australia police responding after gunshots reported at Bondi beach

SYDNEY: Australian police said on Sunday they were responding to a developing incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach and were urging the public to avoid the area.
The Sydney Morning Herald said there were reports of multiple shots fired at the famed beach but it was unclear if anyone had been hit.
“Anyone at the scene should take shelter,” the New South Wales police posted on X.
Videos circulating on X appeared to show people on Bondi Beach scattering as multiple gunshots and police sirens can be heard. Reuters could not immediately verify the footage.
“We are aware of an active security situation in Bondi. We urge people in the vicinity to follow information from NSW Police,” said a spokesperson for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.