Two babies among 53 people dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya
Summary
A boat capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving at least 53 people dead or missing, including two babies. The boat was carrying migrants from African countries and had left Libya on February 5. Two survivors received medical help after the incident.Key Facts
- A rubber boat capsized off Libya's coast, north of Zuwara.
- The boat had 55 people on board, with at least 53 dead or missing.
- Among the missing are two babies.
- The incident occurred approximately six hours after the boat left al-Zawiya on February 5.
- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident.
- The IOM provided emergency medical care to the two survivors.
- In 2025, over 1,300 people have gone missing on the Central Mediterranean route.
- At least 484 migrants and refugees have been reported dead or missing on this route in the current year.
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