Summary
A boat carrying 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire off the Libyan coast, resulting in at least 50 deaths. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is providing medical support to the 24 survivors. Libya remains a key transit route for migrants heading to Europe.
Key Facts
- A vessel with 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire near the Libyan coast.
- At least 50 people died in the incident.
- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) assisted 24 survivors.
- Libya has become a major route for migrants trying to reach Europe since 2011.
- The fall of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi caused increased conflict in Libya.
- Last year, at least 2,452 migrants or refugees died or went missing in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The IOM calls for urgent action to prevent tragedies like this at sea.
- Libya has around 867,055 migrants as of the latest figures.
