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At least 15 migrants died off Tunisian coast and border amid tensions over arrivals

  • At least 15 migrants were found dead off Tunisia's coast and border with Algeria this week.
  • Tensions rose in the Tunisian port city of Sfax after migrants were accused in a local man's death.
  • Hundredreds of migrants were expelled to the dangerous Libyan and Algerian borders.
  • More Tunisians and Africans in Tunisia are attempting the journey to Europe due to economic struggles.
  • European leaders will meet with Tunisia's president to discuss aid on Sunday.
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