Tunisian security forces intercept hundreds of irregular migrants

SFAX, TUNISIA - OCTOBER 30: Tunisian security forces carried out an operation on Sunday, Oct. 30, to prevent irregular migrants who were trying to leave the country through illegal channels. The operation against irregular migrants mostly from sub-Saharan African countries was held off the Sfax port. 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, hoping for a better life. While some of the migrants manage to reach their destination, others often die during the journey. According to Tunisian authorities, over 20,000 irregular migrants had been arrested in 2021. Tunisia said it had intercepted 1,509 irregular migration attempts towards Italy since the start of this year.(Footage by Arbi Mahjoubi /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)