13 Sudanese Migrants Dead, 27 Missing in Mediterranean Boat Tragedy

A boat carrying Sudanese asylum seekers sank off the Tunisian coast, sparking a search for survivors and an investigation into human trafficking.

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.