Four killed after two boats carrying migrants capsize off Libya’s coast
Summary
At least four people died when two boats carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Libya near Al-Khums. The Libyan Red Crescent reported that one boat carried 26 people from Bangladesh, and another carried 69 people, including Egyptians and Sudanese. The coastguards and port security participated in the rescue operations.Key Facts
- Two boats capsized off Libya’s coast near the city of Al-Khums.
- The boats were carrying migrants and asylum seekers.
- At least four people from the first boat carrying 26 Bangladeshis died.
- The second boat carried 69 people, including eight children.
- The rescue operations involved the Libyan coastguards and Al-Khums Port Security.
- Libya has been a common route for migrants heading to Europe since 2011.
- Recent similar incidents include a boat sinking near the Al Buri oilfield and another catching fire in September.
- International groups have urged Libya to close detention centers for migrants due to reports of abuse.
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