On Saturday, local authorities reported the finding of at least five dead migrants along the Mediterranean coast of Libya, specifically in the coastal town of Qasr Al-Akhyar, east of Tripoli. Residents discovered the bodies on a beach, which led to police involvement and investigations. Among the deceased was the body of a child, which raised additional concerns about the number of fatalities among migrants attempting the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea.

Hassan Al-Ghawil, the head of the police investigation, stated that the bodies were found within the western parts of Qasr Al-Akhyar. The local population was crucial in bringing attention to the issue, particularly after spotting a child’s body washed ashore, which was subsequently swept back into the sea by the waves. The Libyan Coast Guard has been assigned to search for additional bodies, as there are fears that more migrants may have perished during their dangerous attempt to cross to Europe.

Al-Ghawil emphasized that all the bodies discovered had dark skin, indicating the ongoing plight of many migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Authorities have contacted the Red Crescent for assistance in recovering the discovered bodies and have expressed concerns that more victims may wash ashore in the coming days. The situation highlights the tragic realities migrants face in pursuit of better lives and the urgent need for comprehensive measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.