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Central Mediterranean tragedy: 53 migrants dead or missing as Libyan boat capsizes
world20 days ago

Central Mediterranean tragedy: 53 migrants dead or missing as Libyan boat capsizes

The UN migration agency (IOM) says 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized off the Libyan coast near Zuwara; only two survivors were rescued. Survivor accounts say one woman lost her husband and another lost her two babies. The boat had departed Al-Zawiya around 11:00 p.m. on Feb. 5 and capsized about six hours later. IOM warns trafficking networks exploit dangerous crossings and urges safer migration pathways to save lives, noting high death/missing tallies in the Central Mediterranean in January and 2025.

via cbsnews.com|
#iom#libya#mediterranean-sea
Libya coast disaster: 53 migrants dead as dinghy capsizes
world20 days ago

Libya coast disaster: 53 migrants dead as dinghy capsizes

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.

via BBC|
#death-toll#iom#libya
Dozens Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast
world20 days ago

Dozens Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast

UN migration agency IOM says 53 people are dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized north of Zuwara, Libya, with only two survivors rescued; survivors included Nigerian women who lost family. The boat departed Al-Zawiya around 11pm on Feb 5 and capsized about six hours later as trafficking networks exploit the central Mediterranean route, prompting calls for stronger international cooperation and safer, regular migration pathways.

via The Guardian|
#iom#libya#mediterranean-sea
Tragic Shipwreck Claims Lives of 61 Migrants off Libyan Coast
migration2 years ago

Tragic Shipwreck Claims Lives of 61 Migrants off Libyan Coast

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.

via ABC News|
#central-mediterranean#iom#libya