A tragic incident occurred in the Mediterranean Sea when a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya, leading to the death of at least 53 individuals, as reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Among the deceased were two infants, highlighting the perilous journey many migrants undertake in search of a better life. The incident took place north of Zuwara, close to Tripoli, on Friday night, and from this tragic event, only two survivors, Nigerian women, were rescued from the sea.

One of the survivors disclosed that she lost her husband during the calamity, a poignant reminder of the human cost of these treacherous crossings. The other survivor recounted the loss of her two children, further emphasizing the tragedy of the situation. The boat’s capsizing underscores the ongoing crisis within the Mediterranean, where numerous migrants embark on dangerous voyages with the hope of reaching Europe.

So far this year, at least 484 migrants have reportedly died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean region. However, this number is believed to be an underestimation as the IOM anticipates that additional hundreds have perished without any official reports. This ongoing humanitarian crisis highlights the desperate circumstances facing migrants and the dire need for effective measures to protect their lives during such hazardous journeys.