The departure marked the latest phase of a series of scheduled return flights aimed at assisting migrants who have chosen to return to their countries of origin after unsuccessful attempts to reach Europe across the Mediterranean. Authorities said additional operations are planned through Tuesday as demand for the program continues.

Speaking to local media, the general supervisor of the humanitarian voluntary return project said, "A series of flights has been scheduled from today until next Tuesday for migrants who wish to return to their home countries.” He added that Sunday’s flight carried 51 migrants, and that another flight scheduled for Tuesday is expected to facilitate the return of 91 additional participants.

At Tunis-Carthage International Airport, groups of migrants were seen completing travel procedures before departure. Officials and humanitarian workers coordinated documentation, transportation, and logistical arrangements as passengers prepared to board. The operation formed part of a broader effort involving government agencies, international partners, and diplomatic missions.

The supervisor stated that 4,735 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries have benefited from the voluntary return program since the first flight was launched on July 7. "Interest in the program remains ongoing,” he said, noting that authorities continue to receive applications from individuals seeking assistance to return home.

According to officials, approximately 70 migrants were transported on Sunday from the governorates of Nabeul and Sousse to the voluntary return camp located at Kilometer 21 in the Amra area of Sfax Governorate. The transfer was conducted to complete administrative and logistical procedures ahead of future departures.

The official also said an additional bus has been scheduled for Tuesday to transport migrants from the Greater Tunis area to the Amra camp. The measure comes as authorities continue registering new requests and coordinating with the embassies of the countries concerned.

Lamaane News Network was informed by officials involved in the operation that coordination efforts remain focused on ensuring that return procedures are conducted through established humanitarian mechanisms and in cooperation with relevant international organizations.

The voluntary return program has gained importance amid continuing migration pressures across North Africa, where many migrants seek routes toward Europe. 

Tunisian authorities have increasingly emphasized organized return initiatives as part of broader migration management efforts, combining administrative support, transportation assistance, and cooperation with foreign diplomatic missions. The latest departures underscore the sustained demand for voluntary return options among migrants reassessing their prospects after failed migration attempts.