The coastal security forces of Italy managed to rescue 25 individuals, with two found unconscious and airlifted to Sicily for urgent medical attention. #ItalianCoastGuard #RescueOperation
Most of the deceased were from Nigeria, Gambia, and other African countries, as reported by the International Organization of Migration. #Nigeria #Gambia #AfricanMigrants #IOI
The ill-fated vessel, carrying about 86 people, primarily comprised women and children, and was en route from Libya to Italy or Malta. #MigrantBoat #WomenAndChildren
Departing from Zuwara seven days prior, the journey took a tragic turn after the boat’s engine failed three days into the voyage, leaving the passengers stranded without food and drinking water, eventually succumbing to the treacherous conditions of the Mediterranean Sea. #Zuwara #BoatEngineFailure #MediterraneanSea
The Mediterranean route is notorious for its perilous journey, with the IOM reporting approximately 2,500 deaths on this route in one year alone. #MediterraneanPassage #MigrationRoute #MigrantDeaths
In 2024, a total of 226 people have lost their lives attempting the perilous sea crossing.
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