17.08.2026 23:20
A tragedy occurred on a boat carrying irregular migrants who set to sea off the coast of Libya to reach Europe. In an operation carried out in international waters, 50 migrants were rescued alive, while the lifeless bodies of 7 people were recovered. It was noteworthy that among those rescued were 29 unaccompanied children.
In a tragedy off the coast of Libya involving a boat carrying irregular migrants, 50 people were rescued while 7 migrants were reported to have lost their lives. Among those rescued were 29 unaccompanied children, and two people were reported to be in serious condition.
According to the Italian news agency ANSA, the Italy-based non-governmental organization Emergency made a statement regarding its rescue operation in the Central Mediterranean.
50 MIGRANTS RESCUED
In a statement made by Emergency, it was noted that a boat carrying irregular migrants was detected in international waters within Libya's search and rescue zone.
50 irregular migrants of Somali and Egyptian nationality were rescued from the boat with the intervention of the teams. It was reported that among those rescued were 29 unaccompanied children.
BODIES OF 7 PEOPLE REMOVED FROM THE BOAT
During the rescue operation, it was discovered that 7 people on the boat had lost their lives. The lifeless bodies of the migrants were removed from the boat by the teams.
It was reported that two of the 50 rescued people were in serious condition and needed medical intervention.
MIGRANTS TO BE TAKEN TO BARI PORT
Italy's Bari Port was allocated for the safe disembarkation of the rescued migrants. After the migrants are transported to the port, necessary health and official procedures are expected to be carried out.
MIGRANT CRISIS CONTINUES IN THE CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN
The Central Mediterranean route, lying between Italy, Malta, Libya, and Tunisia, continues to be one of the busiest routes used by irregular migrants trying to reach Europe.
Migrants, especially those trying to reach Italy from North Africa, often set out to sea on boats carrying more people than their capacity. In addition to adverse weather and sea conditions, the inadequacy of the boats also increases the risk of death.
During crossings in the Mediterranean, many migrants also lose their lives due to causes such as thirst, lack of air, and exposure to exhaust fumes. A significant part of search and rescue activities in the region is carried out by European-based non-governmental organizations.