A tragic incident occurred in the Mediterranean Sea when a migrant boat capsized near the coast of Libya, leading to the loss or disappearance of 53 individuals. This information was reported by The Guardian, which cited the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The vessel was said to be carrying migrants when it overturned just north of Zuwara on Friday, prompting Libyan authorities to launch a search and rescue operation along the coastline.

Only two Nigerian women aboard the boat were rescued, highlighting the perilous conditions facing migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean. The IOM reported that one of the rescued women tragically lost her husband in the disaster, while the other woman lost two children. After their retrieval, both women received urgent medical care, indicating the severe impact this incident had on their lives.

This capsizing follows previous reports in January when the storm Harry led to similar disasters at sea, where officials feared that hundreds of migrants might have drowned. The ongoing crisis of migration across the Mediterranean continues to raise concerns about safety and the humanitarian implications for those seeking refuge, with the international community urged to take action to address this urgent issue.