A new tragedy has unfolded along the perilous migration route from North Africa to Europe, as two boats carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals.
According to news agencies, the incident occurred on Thursday near the coastal city of Al-Khums. The two vessels were carrying a total of 95 irregular migrants attempting the dangerous sea crossing in search of a better future in Europe.
Authorities confirmed that one of the boats was carrying 26 migrants from Bangladesh, four of whom were killed. The second vessel was carrying 69 migrants, including two Egyptian nationals and dozens of Sudanese individuals.
This disaster underscores the extreme risks faced by migrants attempting to traverse the Mediterranean Sea, often utilizing unseaworthy and overcrowded boats. Rescue operations have been launched by local authorities to identify the victims and provide assistance to the remaining survivors.
