A boat carrying migrants attempting to reach Europe across the Mediterranean Sea capsized off the coast of Libya. As a result of the tragedy, 51 people have died or are missing, AP reports, writes UNN.
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According to the monitoring group Abreen, the accident occurred on June 12 near the eastern coast of the North African country. Only ten people managed to survive the disaster. So far, the deaths of 11 migrants have been confirmed, and another 40 people are considered missing.
Bodies of the victims have begun washing ashore
The Libyan Coast Guard and representatives of the Red Crescent reported that over the past 24 hours, the bodies of the accident victims have begun washing ashore near the city of Tobruk. Rescuers continue search operations and are establishing the circumstances of the tragedy.
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Libya remains one of the main transit points for migrants from Africa and the Middle East seeking to reach Europe. Smugglers often send people to sea in overcrowded and unsafe boats, which regularly leads to large-scale tragedies.
According to the International Organization for Migration, since the beginning of 2026, more than 800 migrants have died or gone missing on the central Mediterranean route. Last year, the number of victims on this route exceeded 1,300 people.
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