Tragic Incident Off Libya’s Coast: What the Rescued Migrants and Casualties Mean for Humanitarian Efforts and Regional Stability
Tripoli, July 7 — Libya has reported the interception of 113 migrants off its coast and the recovery of three bodies of migrants who died during separate incidents over the past three days.
The Libyan Ministry of Interior announced today that the bodies of three “undocumented migrants of African nationality” were found on the beach in Misrata, located 200 kilometers east of Tripoli.
According to a statement, a boat from the General Directorate of Coastal Security intercepted 54 migrants off the coast of Gharian, approximately 50 kilometers east of the capital. They have been transported to Al-Shaab Port in Tripoli and handed over to the relevant authorities.
Earlier, the Ministry had indicated that it had intensified “marine patrols during the summer”, and on Sunday, 20 migrants from various nationalities were rescued off the coast of Zawiya, around 45 kilometers west of Tripoli.
On Saturday, 39 migrants were intercepted off the eastern coast of Tripoli, although no further details were provided.
Libya’s shores continue to witness frequent drowning incidents involving migrant boats. At least 60 migrants, including women and children, lost their lives after two boats capsized off Libya earlier last month, according to the International Organization for Migration.
As per the latest figures from the International Organization for Migration, 11,526 individuals have been intercepted and returned to Libya since the beginning of the year, including 1,058 women and 382 children.
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Source: Oman News
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