Ferry sinking in northern Sudan leaves 21 dead

At least six people have been rescued, while efforts are ongoing to locate about a dozen people still missing, officials say.

At least 21 people have drowned after a passenger ferry sank on the Nile in northern Sudan. The ferry, carrying 30-35 passengers, sank while traveling between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams mobilized from Khartoum, amid criticism of local authorities for a slow response. This incident highlights the need for improved safety measures for river transport in Sudan.