The boat set off early Thursday, likely heading for Italy. Two days later, a survivor - wearing a life jacket - was found by a merchant ship, reports radio channel Mosaique.
Two bodies have since been found in the sea, and twelve people are still missing. They are being searched for with the help of coast guard boats and a helicopter.
The number of migrants leaving Tunisia has decreased sharply since the EU and Tunisia signed a major agreement in 2023. This involves Tunisia, in exchange for technical support and EU funding, working to reduce irregular migration and human smuggling in the Mediterranean region.
