Overview

• At least 13 Sudanese migrants died and 27 are missing after their boat sank off the Tunisian coast while attempting to reach Europe.
• The Tunisian coast guard rescued two survivors from the capsized boat, which was carrying a total of 42 people from Sudan.
• Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, suspecting exploitation in a human trafficking case.
• The boat, made of scrap metal, was described as fragile and hastily assembled.
• This tragedy highlights the increasing attempts of migrants to cross the Mediterranean from Tunisia, amid rising concerns over mass expulsions and arbitrary arrests of migrants in the country.