Libya coast disaster: 53 migrants dead as dinghy capsizes
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A rubber dinghy carrying about 55 migrants from several African countries capsized off north‑west Libya, killing 53 people including two babies; two Nigerian women survived and were rescued. The vessel sank about six hours after leaving al‑Zawiya, north of Zuwara, underscoring the ongoing perils of Mediterranean crossings, with around 500 migrants reported dead or missing in 2026 so far. The IOM highlights trafficking networks and unsafe vessels and calls for stronger international cooperation and safe migration pathways to prevent more tragedies.
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