Overview
- The vessel overturned off Salakta in Tunisia’s Mahdia governorate, with the coast guard rescuing about 30 people from an estimated 70 on board.
- Authorities said the passengers were from sub‑Saharan African countries, according to Mahdia tribunal spokesperson Walid Chatrbi speaking on Mosaïque FM.
- The prosecutor‑led investigation aims to identify the causes of the sinking and any responsibility tied to the voyage.
- Local reports said the condition of the survivors has not yet been disclosed by authorities.
- UNHCR data show more than 55,000 people have arrived irregularly in Italy so far in 2025, including about 4,000 departures from Tunisia, underscoring ongoing pressures on central Mediterranean routes.