Tragic shipwreck claims lives of 61 migrants off Libyan coast

More than 60 migrants are feared to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The vessel, carrying around 86 people, was swamped by high waves, leaving 61 migrants, including children, missing and presumed dead. Libya is a major departure point for migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean and enter Europe, with over 2,200 people estimated to have drowned this year alone. Most of the victims in this incident were from Nigeria, Gambia, and other African countries. The IOM called the death toll a "dramatic number" and highlighted the need for more efforts to save lives at sea.