Tragic Voyage: Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast

A tragic capsizing of a boat carrying 13 Egyptian migrants to Europe off Libya's coast has resulted in the death of all aboard except one survivor. The incident highlights the ongoing migrant crisis, with Libya serving as a key transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty.

A disastrous incident has unfolded off the coast of Libya, where a boat carrying Egyptian migrants capsized, leaving 12 dead and one survivor. This tragedy, confirmed by local authorities and humanitarian group Al-Abreen, occurred 60 kilometers east of Tobruk.

Al-Abreen shared on Facebook that bodies were recovered and brought ashore. The incident underscores Libya's role as a critical transit point for migrants escaping war and poverty, as traffickers exploit the nation's ongoing instability.

The incident follows a similar capsizing last month, highlighting the perilous journeys undertaken by those desperate for a better life. According to the International Organisation for Migration, 962 migrants died off Libya in the previous year, with 17,200 intercepted and returned in 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)