Protests erupted in Ben Guerdane, Tunisia, after a migrant boat carrying 15 individuals capsized off the southeastern coast, leaving at least 12 dead and sparking public outcry. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has fueled demands for improved living conditions and economic development, as protesters allege that a lack of opportunities and years of marginalization drive young people to risk their lives in perilous sea crossings to Europe. The search for two missing individuals continues, with volunteers braving the waters in fishing boats from Zarzis. The tragedy highlights Tunisia's position as one of the deadliest migration routes globally, according to the International Organization for Migration, with at least 821 migrants having died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean this year alone – a toll more than double that of last year. This latest incident is reminiscent of previous tragedies, such as the Kerkennah disaster in 2018 and another incident in Zarzis in 2022, which underscore the urgent need for action to address the root causes of migration and prevent further loss of life.