At least 13 Tunisians missing as migrant boat headed for Italy capsizes

A boat carrying migrants to Italy sank off the Tunisian coast, leaving at least 13 Tunisians missing, according to the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights. Two survivors were rescued, one of whom was in critical condition after their vessel capsized.

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They know where they want to go. It is a question of time.

The survivors reported being stranded at sea for hours before the boat sank. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. Thousands have died in these attempts since 2014.

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That not everything works 100 percent yet is also clear. We remain positive and take many good things with us.

Despite a decline in crossings from Tunisia in recent years due to increased maritime controls, the North African country remains a departure point for many from across Africa seeking to reach Europe. The International Organization for Migration estimates over 35,000 people have gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014.

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Bayern is not the standard we have. Our standard will show itself in the next few games.

Meanwhile, a July deal between the European Union and Tunisia aimed at curbing migration has drawn criticism from 46 rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. They argue the deal, which provides funding for EU border control in Tunisia, has led to "reckless and violent interceptions at sea," "collective and summary expulsions," and normalized "serious human rights violations." These groups have called for the EU to suspend funding for migration and border control activities involving Tunisian security forces.

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We are not yet where we want to be, but the season is still long and we will get there where we want to be.