Abu dhabi: The bodies of 19 people were recovered after the rubber migrant boat they were in sank off the eastern Libyan coast, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said Friday. The boat, which was carrying more than 70 Sudanese and South Sudanese nationals, set sail on 9th September from a beach near the town of Kambout and sank the same day, an IOM spokesperson reported.
According to Emirates News Agency, a total of 14 people were rescued five days later, while 42 others remain missing. It was unclear how those rescued managed to survive at sea during that time. Libya has been a main transit point for migrants trying to reach Europe, fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of better opportunities. The IOM continues to monitor the situation and provide assistance where possible. The search for the missing migrants is ongoing, and the international community remains concerned about the perilous journeys undertaken by those fleeing conflict and hardship.
