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At least 61 migrants, including women and children, drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya. The vessel had left Zwara with approximately 86 people onboard, according to survivors. The Central Mediterranean remains one of the most dangerous migration routes, with over 2,250 deaths reported in 2023. The high number of casualties highlights the urgent need for increased efforts to save lives at sea.
A study on the genetic history of the Iron Age central Mediterranean reveals patterns of continuity and mobility. The research, which analyzed ancient DNA from individuals across the region, found evidence of genetic continuity among populations in the central Mediterranean, as well as genetic contributions from different ancestral groups. The study sheds light on the complex population dynamics and interactions in the region during the Iron Age.
The Central Mediterranean has seen the deadliest quarter for migrants since 2017, with over 400 refugees and migrants drowning in the first three months of 2021, according to the United Nations. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned that the figure is likely an undercount of the true number of fatalities. The Central Mediterranean has been described as the most dangerous migration route in the world, with one in six people who depart the shores of North Africa on small boats dying on their journeys. The IOM has called for strengthening search and rescue missions and addressing the multiple causes pushing people to undertake these perilous sea crossings.