On November 7, 2024, the sad news fell: the body of Cyrine Ben Ghachem, disappeared for more than three weeks, was found at sea.
It was his sister who announced this discovery in an emotional publication on his official Facebook page. The lifeless body of the young woman was spotted after intensified research in the coastal region, near the place where she had disappeared.
Cyrine Ben Ghachem, from the Marsa region, had left her home three weeks ago in vague circumstances. His family, worried about his sudden disappearance, had quickly launched an appeal for witnesses on social networks.
The mobilization on these platforms was massive, with dozens of shares and messages of support. Publications concerning his disappearance and research efforts quickly toured the web, unifying the virtual community around the hope of finding her healthy and saved.
The impact of social networks in this case has been major, facilitating the circulation of information and helping to maintain pressure on the authorities to intensify research. Sérine’s family, although broken by the news, expressed her gratitude to all those who supported the cause.
The police continue his investigation to determine the exact causes of his death, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain, for the time being, a mystery. This drama highlights not only the importance of social networks in moments of crisis, but also solidarity which can emerge through these digital tools.
