Overview
- The vessel overturned near Shendi in Northern Nile state while carrying roughly 27 people, including women and children.
- The Red de Médicos de Sudán reports at least 15 bodies recovered, six survivors, and about six passengers unaccounted for.
- Search-and-rescue operations by local teams and residents continue, with calls for divers, equipment, and medical and forensic assistance.
- Local authorities have not issued a formal account or confirmed casualty figures, and the cause of the sinking remains under investigation.
- The incident underscores persistent safety gaps in Sudan’s river transport, where overloading and weak enforcement are common concerns.