Three more migrants of a group of 14 which escaped from Safi detention camp yesterday were re-arrested early today, informed sources said.

Another six were re-arrested yesterday.

The three were found hiding in a field.

The migrants, all Tunisians awaiting deportation, escaped by rushing a gate as it was opened to admit a foreign female doctor. The doctor was thrown to the ground but was unhurt.

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