The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life off the coast of Mahdia, Tunisia, where a boat carrying 70 migrants capsized shortly after departing the Tunisian village of Salakta. Forty people have died: nine women, 19 men, and 12 children under the age of five.
Facing the worst cholera outbreak in two decades, South Sudanese are decrying the lack of concrete action and expressing concern over a looming worsening of the crisis during the rainy season.