Search continues in Tunisia as migrant boat sinking sparks protests

Tunisia's Ben Guerdane reels from violent protests after a boat carrying 15 people sinks, killing at least 12.

The Tunisian city of Ben Guerdane erupted in protest on Saturday night one day after a boat carrying 15 migrants sank off the country's southeastern coast. Protesters blocked roads and set fire to tyres after the news of the shipwreck was announced.

TUNIS, Aug 22 - At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast while sailing towards Italy, and two people were rescued, the head of a migrant rights group said on Saturday.

At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says  Reuters