More than 60 migrants feared drowned in Libya according to IOM

More than 60 migrants feared drowned in Libya according to IOM

By Mosese Raqio
Sunday 17/12/2023
Source: BBC

More than 60 migrants are believed to have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Citing survivors, the UN agency says the vessel left the city of Zuwara with around 86 people on board yesterday.

It says high waves swamped the boat and that 61 migrants, including children, were missing and presumed dead.

Libya is among the main departure points for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean and enter Europe.

The IOM estimates that more than 2,200 people have drowned while trying to make the crossing this year alone, making the central Mediterranean one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world.

The agency says most of the victims of the latest incident were from Nigeria, Gambia, and other African countries.

It also says 25 survivors were transferred to a Libyan detention centre and were being given medical support.

 Source: BBC News

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