Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Capsizes off Libyan Coast

A boat carrying 32 Europe-bound migrants capsized off the Libyan coast, leaving one dead and 22 missing. Authorities rescued nine survivors and transported them to Tobruk port. Libya has become a key transit point for migrants fleeing conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, leading to numerous sea tragedies.

A boat carrying Europe-bound migrants capsized off the Libyan coast on Tuesday, resulting in one fatality and leaving 22 people missing, according to Libyan authorities.

The coast guard in Tobruk reported that the vessel had 32 migrants, with nine survivors rescued and taken to Tobruk port.

This incident highlights the ongoing migration crisis as Libya remains a main transit point for those fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East.

(With inputs from agencies.)