The boat sank in waters off the city of Abwabed near Sfax, a departure point often used by African migrants

Search operations were underway for possible missing persons, said Houssem Eddine Jebabli, an official in the national guard. Tunisia is grappling with an unprecedented migration crisis and has replaced Libya as a major departure point for both Tunisians and others in Africa seeking a better life in Europe.

--Reuters--