Search continues after migrant boat sinks in Ben Guerdane

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Search operations continued in Tunisia after a migrant boat carrying 15 people sank off Ben Guerdane, killing at least 12. The sinking triggered violent protests in the city as residents demanded answers and rescue efforts.

WHO: Tunisia

WHAT: Search continues after a migrant boat sank off Ben Guerdane, killing at least 12 of 15 people and prompting protests.

WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Ben Guerdane, Tunisia

WHY: The incident involved the sinking of a migrant boat, which led to deaths and sparked protests.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Funerals held for migrants drowned off Tunisia · Aug 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Tunisia protests after migrant boat sinking kills eight · Aug 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET

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