Ahmad 
A news report published by the English news section of the Italian “Nova” news agency confirmed the death of 12 Syrians and 2 Algerians, illegal immigrants, of thirst, near the Libyan-Algerian border.
The report quoted the non-governmental Relief and Rescue Association in the city of Tamanrasset, confirming that a wheel had been found with bodies next to it. Among the Syrian victims, there were two boys aged 10 and 16 years, and 5 other illegal immigrants were considered missing.
The Syrian embassy in Algeria assigned a member of the Syrian community in the country, Bassam Farroukh, to follow up on the matter. Farroukh said in a statement: “The victims left Libya for Algeria and there are 5 missing.”
Farroukh accused the Libyans of expelling all illegal immigrants, forcing them to flee to Algeria, warning of a similar fate for more Syrians.
Analysts believe that this incident highlights the great risks that illegal immigrants face in their attempts to cross borders in North Africa and shows the urgent need for coordinated international efforts to protect these individuals and secure safe paths for them.
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