Eighteen dead and dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Libya
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Sabratha, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people in yet another tragedy in the Mediterranean.
In a statement, the UNHCR confirmed that 91 people had been rescued, while several others, including children, remain missing. The agency extended its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.
The UNHCR described the incident as a stark reminder that the lack of safe and legal pathways continues to drive many to risk their lives on perilous sea journeys in search of safety and dignity.
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