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• Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 52.2 for sale

• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 2000 Length: 15.39 m Country: France City: Le Lavandou, France
• € 154,000.00
• LEOPARD 45 for sale

• 2020 Leopard 45 LOUNGE Version 2020 ROBERTSON AND CAINE LEOPARD 45 LOUNGE USED PRIVATELY - NEVER CHARTERED Builder\'s Remarks: We are pleased to announce that the Leopard 45 has been awarded 2017 Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine. This marks the 7th Cruising World Boat of the Year win by Leopard. This year’s award was in the newly created Best Catamaran category proving that South African Builders, Robertson and Caine, have perfected the art of not only creating the perfect boat but one that is perfectly suited for the charter industry as well. The judging was done by a team of three independent industry experts, who conducted thorough dockside inspections and then carried out sea trials. The Leopard 45 proved to be the leader of the pack in all areas of the judging. What stood out in particular was her performance and innovation. Additionally, the judges were impressed by the amount of space provided by the forward cockpit, which is connected to the saloon through a translucent door. Another area of interest to the judges was the main saloon, which hosts a forward facing galley and dinette. The judges also noted that visibility through the Leopard 45 is excellent. Broker\'s Remarks: TEMPTATION is a superb 2020 model Leopard 45 Lounge, with motivated sellers. We welcome any survey. Availability: This yacht is ready to sail away.Equipments ListOwner versiyon (3 kabin)Temptation 2020 model Leopard 45 option list : 220 V. Standard boat Equipment List +B3-1600 Interior saloon blindsB3-1750 Saloon table convertibleB3-3304 Raymarine Base PackB3-3316 Axiom12 (12 inch display)B3-3324 Additional i70B3-3355 Wireless AutopilotB3-3341 Digital RadarB3-3370. Rear-view cameraB3-3381. AISB3-4410. 220V Shore Power PackB3-4150. Battery charger 60AB3-4211. Shaver outlets in headsB3-4500 Upgrades AGM batteriesB3-4550. Link starter batteries to house bat.B3-4601. Ventilation FansB3-5255. Air conditioning SystemB3-5670. Provision for TVB3-58MM. MicrocaweB3-6153. Electric Flushing ToiletsB3-6615. Sea water inlet seacockB3-6610. Washer/dryerB3-6710. DishwasherB3-6800. Deck wash fitting & pumpB3-6850. Stern showerB3-7710. Refrigerator in aft coockpitB3-8301. Aft cocpit CushionsB3-8310. Helm seat cushionB3-8600. Custom S/S davit systemB3-8900. Composite teak deckingB3-9100. Asymetric spinnaker running riggingB3-9400. Boom CoverB3-9500. Bowsprit roller furlerB3-9903. 25 kg. Delta AnchorB3- 9915. 100 m. Anchor chainB3-9918. Anchor bridleB3-9920. Blue/white fenders Extras : - 4x327 watt Sunpower Solar panels- 5 kva Victron inverter with GX color display- 5x200A. Victron lithium batteries (May 2023)- Schenker watermaker 12V/100 lt.- Webasto (heater) installed in 2023- Second Raymarine autopilot- Raymarine SD card reader- Raymarine second camera (port side facing)- Tri color- Chain controller form cocpit- EPIRB- Samsung microwave- Engine room automated fire suppression system- VarioProb 4 blades holding probes + rope cutter- Sur Marine 330m tender with console (2023)- Mercury 15 Hp dinghy (2023)- Composite teak all heads- 33 kg Rocna anchor Owner Version (3 cabins) Fuel Capacity 700lt. Fresh water capacity 700lt. 45 hp Yanmar Engines (950 hours)Under Turkish flagContracted in Didim marina until 15th of OctoberFeaturesHeatingInverterGpsLiferaftAsymmetric spinnakerTillerRepeaterWind speed and directionRadarRadioTv setManual bilge pumpGangwayDishwasherGeneratorCockpit cushionsLazyjacksLazy bagCockpit showerFurling genoaMicrowave ovenMainsail coverVhfElectric winchFresh water makerTenderRefrigeratorElectric bilge pumpCockpit speakersSteering wheelHot waterShore power inletSpray hoodWashing machineOvenCockpit tableAir conditioningSolar panelDavitsLog speedometerAutopilotCompassNavigation centerTeak cockpitFully battened mainsailDepthsounderPlotterDeep freezerSea water pumpRadar reflectorElectric headBattery chargerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Catamaran Built: 2020 Length: 13.72 m Country: Turkey City: Didim, TURKEY
• € 760,000.00
• Herreshoff Carribbean 50 Ketch for sale for sale

• Sadly I must return to europe so my home is for sale. I am the second owner of this boat and met the builder. Over the last 15 years I have over 50k miles on this vesel and regret none. This is a craftsman build ketch built to order. There were 15 built. The boat has been constantly upgraded over the years the last being the conversion to lithium and a lot of solar. The boat is located in Thailand
• Category: Sailing Boats, Ketch City: Ko Lanta Yai Built: 1983 Length: 53 ft Country: Thailand City: Koh Lanta
• € 140,000.00
• FURIA 392 for sale

• Version 2 cabins + 2 WC.Well-known classic Sailing Yacht Furia 392 with full refit recently done, technically and cosmetically.Copckpit with steering wheel, seats in both boards with storage lockers, folding cockpit table; excellent solarium in the bow. In the interior, spacious saloon with central table and sofas in both boards; at portside complete galley equipped with gas stove and oven, fridge, stainless steel sink with pressured water hot and cold and storage; in the stern, double berth with storage wardrobe, complete WC equipped with manual maritime toilet, washbasin with pressured water hot and cold and storage; in the bow double V berth with storage wardrobe and complete WC equipped with manual maritime toilet, washbasin with pressured water hot and cold and storage.Some equipment:Sails and covers:2 battened main sails, genoa with furling system and UV protection, 1 gennaker, Lazy bag, sprayhood, bimini;Electronic and navigation:GPS MLR FX 312, Chartplotter Shipmate RS 2100, VHF M-TECH MT 500 with DSC, RADAR Furuno 1720, Auto-pilot Raymarine ST60, depth, speed, wind;Energy:Starting battery, domestic batteries, battery charger, shore power, 12 / 220vComfort:TV, radio audio with with speakers, new sofas, new cushions and curtains, new interior textiles, Dinghy with 2.5mMaintenance and boat�s shape:Full technic and cosmetic refit recently done. List of works can be presented under consult. Boat with all the periodic maintenance duly done, ready for sailing and ready to be delivered.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 1992 Length: 11.9 m Country: Portugal City: Portugal, Portugal
• € 55,000.00
• Westerly WESTERLY 32 FULMAR for sale

• Perhaps Westerly\'s most popular model. A great sailing boat, lovely to helm,A sturdy yet good performance yacht designed by Ed Dubois, many people regarding the Fulmar as the best boat Westerly ever built.Included in sale: tools & spares, cooking equipment, utensils, crockery, pilot books, charts (mostly Scotland), navigational & safety equipment, plus sleeping bags.Current owners (2017-24) have kept Partnership in Ardrossan, enjoying Scotland\'s west coast and pretty anchorages.Selling boat on account of advancing years and increasing family commitmentsConstruction and MechanicalConstruction Classic Westerly Fulmar 32, Fin keel (bolted to heavily reinforced GRP stub)GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Aft cockpit with tiller steering and skeg hung rudder. Teak laid seats.Underside of hull epoxy-treated.EngineLombardini LDW 903M Replacement in 2010 (24 hp 3 cylinder) giving hull speed in excess of 6.5 knots and cruising speed of 5.5 knots.Stainless steel shaft driven with 3-bladed, Darglow – FeatherStream prop. Rope cutter.Last Service 2023 / 24 season. Hours 575 since replacement engine fitted.Electrics12 V system supplied by 1 engine-starting 2 house-batteries (in parallel) 110 amp/hours, each battery. Charged by engine Alternator (new 2021) & 220 shore power charging system. 220 volts Ring main Water System Water system manually pumped to galley and heads TankageWater capacity 136 litres in stainless steel tank 91 litres diesel stainless steel tankMast Rigging and Sails, AccommodationRigSloop rig with 3/4 rig head sail, alloy mast and spars with kemp solid gas kicker. Rotostay head sail furling system installed (serviced 2021)Slab reefing mainsail system.Spinnaker pole secured/clipped on deck. Standing rigging last replaced 2021SailsMainsail battened main sail (4 reefing sets/points); zipped sail cover & lazy jacks.Spare Mainsail (3 reefing sets/points)Furling Genoa.Spare Furling Genoa Storm Jib WinchesSelf tailing 2 speed winches provided for genoa sheets.2 winches 1 speed for halyards2 spinnaker winches, 1 speed Accommodation Sleeps 7 in two doubles plus saloon. Double/individual forward cabin, Toilet with sink and marine toilet , 2 hanging lockers with doors opposite,Main saloon - one double, one singleTeak saloon table fixed with folding leaves and bottle storage in the centre.Chart table with seat and chart table drawers, Berth behind chart table.Galley with electric fridge and manually pumped at sink.Galley area with 2 burners, grill and oven patterned seating Upholstery & off-white head-lining forepeak replaced 2020; saloon.Teak interior joinery.Eberspaecher central heatingInventory, Service historyNavigation :Bulkhead mounted compass and handheld sighting compass. NASA Clipper Log Speed and Depth.Tack Tick wind speed and direction.Garmin GPS MAP 2010C Chartplotter. Raymarine ST2000+ Tiller Pilot (with cover).Icom VHF radio with mast head, aerial.Mooring and Anchoring:Lofrans electric windlass , new 2017.15kg Rocna anchor with 40m of chain.Danforth Kedge Anchor with 5m chain and 5 warp. 8 Warps and 5 Fenders.Boathook.Safety Equipment: Ocean Safety Lift-raft (4-man, 2017 latest serviced 2023/4.Life jackets, harnesses.Danbuoy & marker pole with light.Fire Extinguishers x:2.Fire Blanket.Aerosol foghorn.Gas Detector new 2021. Whale gusher manual & electric bilge pumps (auto & \'manual\' operated).Searchlight plug in to main boat electrics.General Equipment:Clock and Barometer.Radio and CD Player. Blue spray hood new perspex windows 2021.2x Cockpit Dodgers. Honwave 2700 inflatable dinghy. Tohatsu 2.5hp, serviced regularly.Stainless Steel removal davits for inflatable dinghy.Teak outboard bracket on pushpit,Stainless steel boarding ladder.Navigation lights(new 2021): Aqua Tri-anchor light, LED steam/deck light.Binoculars.Tools.Spares repair kits and misc items.Cooking utensils.Service History Latest Engine service (inc repair of heat exchange) - November 2023 (and serviced annually previous years).New engine water pump 2022; new alternator 2021.New standing rigging and guard wires (and netting also added) - invoice included; jib roller reefing serviced - all 2021.New forepeak lining of headlining, including reseal forepeak windows - 2020.Annual slipping and anti-fouling; hull cut/polish most years.2 cabin thermo-tube heaters on every year during winter months.Full details of servicing and repairs available.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 1983 Length: 9.7 m Country: England City: Ardrossan, UNITED KINGDOM
• £ 21,500.00
• Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 39I for sale

• One owner from new. Previously chartered but in private use only since 2017 and kept in nice order.DescriptionJeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i, designed by Marc Lombard and built by Jeanneau in 2009 UK Flag CONSTRUCTION: GRP deck, hull and superstructure Teak laid cockpit seating Twin Wheel steering to spade rudder Fin keel with bulbMechanicalsOne Yanmar 3JH4E, 40 hp, 3 cylinder, diesel engine Twin morse controls – both helms Cruising speed 6 knots Shaft drive to three blade fixed propeller ELECTRICS: 12V + 220V 2 x 110Ah Domestic batteries 1 x 110Ah Engine start battery Engine alternator – 60 Amp Battery charger Solar panels – 1000W Shore power inlet and cable TANKAGE: 1 x 135L fuel tank 2 x water tanks totalling 355L 2 x holding tanks – 75L/50L WATER SYSTEM: Pressurised water system Hot water from engine and 220V shorepower RigSloop Rig Aluminium spars Slab reefing, fully battened main with lazy bag Furling genoa Rigid boom vang SAILS: Main, fully battened Genoa WINCHES: 2 x Harken 44.2 2ST Genoa winches 2 x Harken 40.2 2ST Secondary winches Spinlock jammers for all halyardsAccommodationSix berths in three double cabins Double berth in convertible salon ENO Gas cooker with two burners, oven and grill 12 V fridge with freezer compartment Double galley sink 2 x heads with Jabsco toilet, handbasin and shower Teak interior Cream Leatherette Upholstery in salonInventoryNAVIGATION AIDS: 2 x Plastimo Binnacle compasses Raymarine fluxgate compass Raymarine ST60 TriData Speed, depth, log and wind Raymarine ST6001 autopilot Raychart A60 plotter in cockpit Raspberry Pi running CPN OpenPLotter with AIS receiver in saloon VHF GROUND TACKLE: Spade Main Anchor with 50m of 10mm chain and 12m of warp Fortress F16 spare anchor with chain and warp for use as kedge anchor Electric windlass GENERAL EQUIPMENT: Passarelle Swim ladder Deckshower - hot and cold Electric + Manual bilge pumps Safety Equipment: Liferaft 5 x fire extinguishers Fire blanket Danbuoy Floating line/belt Horseshoe lifebelt with light 2 x Lifejackets Bimini with side curtains Sprayhood Cockpit cushions Covers Various Warps 7 x fenders 1 x Boathook Helios AF260 dinghy Torqeedo Travel 1003s electric outboard Radio/CD/MP3 player Cutlery/Crockery/Utensils Barometer Various tools, spares and extra inventory – details on requestIn this case we are acting as brokers only. The Vendor is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and / or to have an engine trial conducted, which if carried out by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Note to seller and purchaser: If the boat you are selling or purchasing is registered, please ensure that the registration is completed after the sale of the boat. If the purchaser wishes to cancel the registration is the duty of the seller to contact the Registry and inform them that the registration is to be cancelled. If the purchaser wishes to continue with the registration, it is the duty of the purchaser to complete the relevant forms and post off the bill of sale to the Registrar.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 2009 Length: 11.81 m Country: Turkey City: MARMARIS, TURKEY
• £ 75,000.00

• HALLBERG RASSY 312 for sale

• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 1988 Length: 9.42 m Country: Netherlands City: In verkoophaven, NETHERLANDS
• € 59,000.00
• Beneteau OCEANIS 40.1 for sale

• Category: Sailing Boats, Sloop Built: 2024 Length: 12.87 m Country: Netherlands City: In verkoophaven, NETHERLANDS
• € 422,000.00

• 2020 ROBERTSON AND CAINE LEOPARD 45 Crewed – EPHINAE II Builder\'s Remarks: We are pleased to announce that the Leopard 45 has been awarded 2017 Boat of the Year by Cruising World Magazine. This marks the 7th Cruising World Boat of the Year win by Leopard. This year’s award was in the newly created Best Charter Catamaran category proving that South African Builders, Robertson and Caine, have perfected the art of not only creating the perfect boat but one that is perfectly suited for the charter industry as well. The judging was done by a team of three independent industry experts, who conducted thorough dockside inspections and then carried out sea trials. The Leopard 45 proved to be the leader of the pack in all areas of the judging. What stood out in particular was her performance and innovation. Additionally, the judges were impressed by the amount of space provided by the forward cockpit, which is connected to the saloon through a translucent door. Another area of interest to the judges was the main saloon, which hosts a forward facing galley and dinette. The judges also noted that visibility through the Leopard 45 is excellent. Broker\'s Remarks: \"EPHINAE II\" is an extremely rare CREWED version of the intensely popular Leopard 45, and due to this, the yacht is truly something very special. The awesome crew have kept this yacht in top condition, both mechanically and cosmetically. Also, this is a 2020 model, so young. Being a crewed yacht, this comes with dinghy, water toys and a water maker. The 45 is arguably the best mid-sized cat across the board. For a yacht of this standard you\'ve be paying closer to one million, so this makes EPHINAE II quite the bargain. Availability: Leaves Crewed Charter fleet in BVI July 2024.Additional SpecsCONSTRUCTION HULL CONSTRUCTION: Composite Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Sandwich with Balsa core DECK MATERIAL: Fiberglass RUDDER TYPE: Balanced spade rudder KEEL TYPE: Multihull WHERE BUILT: South Africa ENGINES AND CONTROLS ENGINE 1 HOURS RUN/DATE: 1333 - May 2024 ENGINE 2 HOURS RUN/DATE: 1332 - May 2024 GEARBOX: SD60 CONTROLS: Morse double lever throttle / gearshift control COOLING SYSTEM: Raw water SAILS AND RIGGING MAIN: Ullman Fully battened main JIB: Roller Furling Genoa SPAR MAKER/MATERIAL: Z-spars/Aluminum STANDING RIGGING MATERIAL: Stainless Steel SAIL AREA: 1318 sq. ft. WINCHES GENOA WINCHES: 2 x Lewmar electric at helm MAIN HALYARD WINCH: Lewmar electric at helm MAINSHEET WINCH: Lewmar ACCOMMODATIONS GUEST: 4 x staterooms in port and starboard hull with en suite head in each INSIDE EQUIPMENT SALOON TABLE: Table convertable to double bunk FRESH WATER PUMP: With Accumulator Tank COOKER TYPE: ENO Propane Oven & 3 burner cooktop SINK: Stainless steel SHOWERS: 5 UPHOLSTERY/COLOUR SCHEME: Faux Leather INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION/WOOD TYPE: Laminate finishes with solid wood trims ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE: 110v HOUSE BATTERIES: 3 x AGM 210 AH ea. ENGINE BATTERIES: 2 x AGM GENERATOR BATTERIES: 1 x AGM OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: Battery Charger 100Ah charge rate, GENERATOR: Northern Lights 9 kW - 6505 hrs - May 2024 WATER MAKER: Sea Recovery DECK EQUIPMENT STEERING SYSTEM: Edson Wheel DODGER: Custom helm enclosure FENDERS: Yes WINDLASS: Lewmar Electric DAVITS: SS Custom w/ Electric Winch PRIMARY ANCHOR: Delta 55 lb with 165’ of chain SECONDARY ANCHOR: Britany 35 lb SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Fire extinguishers OTHER EQUIPMENT: Anchor bridle, mooring equipment: fenders, mooring lines BOTTOM PAINT: Excellent condition, painted summer 2023 COCKPIT FRIDGE DECK WASH DOWN PUMP Additional DetailsFounded upon the ethos of continuous innovation and feedback from cruising clients, the new Leopard 45 sailing catamaran represents astute value, elegant lines and satisfies blue water passion. With naval architecture by Simonis & Voogd Yacht Design, and with exterior and interior design by the world-class design team at Robertson and Caine, the Leopard 45 Sailing Catamaran not only builds on the best features of the current Leopard range, but most notably offers new exterior styling and enhanced interior accommodation. The exterior styling has evolved from the more curvaceous deck features on the current Leopard range, into a sharper, more angular look, topped by a sleek new saloon hardtop, which extends from aft cockpit to forward cockpit. Available in a 3 or 4 cabin layout, the Leopard 45 offers the perfect entertainment package with increased aft area with new layout, ergonomically designed open plan saloon and galley, larger forward cockpit, and more onboard area. She’s sleek and nimble, yet comfortable. She incorporates a heritage of Leopards spanning twenty five years of production expertise. The Leopard 45’s increased area, ergonomically designed open plan saloon and galley, increased forward cockpit and more onboard area make her the ideal catamaran for guest entertaining as well as long-range cruising. Onboard entertaining is accentuated with ample dining space, and forward facing L shaped seating communicating directly with the galley, situated forward. Wide sliding saloon doors afford panoramic views towards the stern, allowing the interior saloon to flow naturally towards the outside aft and forward cockpit. The boat is flooded with natural light during the day and after sunset, illuminated by subtle hidden lighting, with individual spotlights to highlight certain areas. Designed for a modern, blue water lifestyle, the Leopard 45 features a raised helm station covered by a hardtop bimini, with direct access from the cockpit and side deck. All sailing lines lead to easily accessible winches, the primary winches being electric, and operated by footswitches. In summary, the Leopard 45 Sailing Catamaran delivers uncompromised, exceptional build quality throughout, new, sleek styling, a sensible and practical layout, sailing comfort across all sea states, and features innovative technologies and multiple entertainment areas.FeaturesMainsail coverShore power inlet - 110VMicrowave ovenCockpit showerTender - AB 12 VS withTohatsu 25HPAir conditioning - 2 x Cruisair 16k BTUWind speed and direction - Raymarine i70Electric head - Sea Water FlushCockpit tableLazyjacksVhf - Ray60Manual bilge pump - x2AutopilotCompassInverterSteering wheelLazy bagDepthsounder - Raymarine i70Fully battened mainsail - UllmanDavitsFurling genoaCockpit cushionsPlotter - Raymarine a95Swimming ladderLog speedometer - Raymarine i70Battery chargerElectric winch - 2 at helmFresh water maker - Sea Recovery: 117 ltr/31 Usgal per hr, 110vOven - ENO PropaneSolar panel - 4 x 100WRefrigerator - Vitrifrigo 212Lt - Plus fridge in cockpitElectric bilge pump - 4 x with alarmsRadio - Fusion Marine StereoGenerator - Northern Lights 9KwHot water - 2 x 12 galTeak cockpitThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
• Category: Sailing Boats, Catamaran Built: 2020 Length: 13.72 m City: Road Town, British Virgin Islands
• $ 580,000.00
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Tunisia Mediterranean Migration Tunisians take part in a protest against the presence of sub-Saharan migrants who have found themselves stranded as the country ramps up its border patrol efforts, in Jebeniana, Tunisia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Anti-migrant anger is mounting in olive-growing towns along the Tunisian coastline that have emerged as a launchpad for thousands of people hoping to reach Europe by boat. Banner in Arabic reads "Deportation now." (AP Photo/Houssem Zouari) (Houssem Zouari/AP)

JEBENIANA, Tunisia — (AP) — Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the streets of Jebeniana on Saturday to protest the presence of sub-Saharan migrants who have found themselves stranded as the country ramps up border patrol efforts.

Anti-migrant anger is mounting in impoverished towns like Jebeniana along the Tunisian coastline that have emerged as a launchpad for thousands of people hoping to reach Europe by boat.

Chanting slogans to oppose settling migrants in Tunisia , protesters demanded the government act to assist agricultural communities dealing with thousands of migrants living in tarpaulin encampments among their olive groves.

“You brought them here and it's your responsibility to send them back to their home countries,” Moamen Salemi, a 63-year old retiree from nearby El Amra, said at the protest. “There is a shortage of food throughout the city of El Amra, including sugar, flour, bread and many other items.”

A final stop for many who dream of a better life in Europe, Jebeniana and El Amra reflect the compounding problems facing Tunisia, a key transit point for migrants from Syria, Bangladesh and a variety of sub-Saharan African nations.

Law enforcement has expanded its presence in the two agricultural towns, where roughly 83,000 Tunisians live among a growing number of migrants from around the world.

Protesters say they have borne the cost of Tunisia's effort to prevent migrants from reaching the European Union less than a year after the country brokered an anti-migration pact with the 27-country bloc to better police its sea border and receive more than $1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in aid.

The Tunisian Coast Guard has said it has prevented more than 21,000 migration attempts by land or sea this year. Fewer than 8,000 successfully traveled by boat from Tunisia to Italy in the first four months of 2024, a threefold decrease from 2023, according to the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR.

More Tunisians have traveled by makeshift boat to Italy this year than migrants from sub-Saharan African countries.

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Encampments sprung up and expanded on the outskirts of the two towns after local authorities started increasingly clearing them from Sfax last year.

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