(MENAFN) Some 3,073 Tunisians have made the perilous journey from to Italy across the Mediterranean Sea since the start of the year, an official at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) revealed this week.
Tunisia came on the first place when it comes to migrants traveling to Italy during this period, as Ethiopians and Nigerians came in second and third place respectively, head of the mission, Lorena Lando, said.
Hoping to find a better life in Europe, Tunisian youths are taking to the waters escaping from unemployment in the country and increased frustration at the quality of life.
Youths are "pessimistic" about their future in Tunisia and set their sights on the "European paradise" as they head to the overcrowded boats which aim to transport them to a new life.
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