The asylum seekers included nine women and 16 children, Tunisia’s official TAP news agency reported, citing a statement by the Defense Ministry.
The rescue was part of a joint operation with the Tunisian Coast Guard and 162 of the migrants were Tunisian and one was Moroccan, said the ministry.
Sfax, located on the country’s east coast, is a key departure point for migrants aiming to make their way to Europe.
Tunisian authorities stop illegal migration attempts almost on a daily basis and arrest hundreds of irregular migrants.
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