US EditionAt Least 50 Sudanese Refugees Dead in Libya Shipwreck: IOM
The International Organization for Migration reported 24 survivors received urgent medical care after a fire engulfed a vessel carrying 75 Sudanese refugees fleeing conflict.
- A fire broke out on a vessel transporting 75 Sudanese refugees near Tobruk, Libya, on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 individuals, while 24 survivors are currently receiving medical treatment.
- The fire occurred amid ongoing instability in Libya, where rival militias have created unsafe conditions for migrants and the country hosts around 867,000 people seeking to reach Europe.
- Since the 2011 removal of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya has emerged as a central route for migrants aiming to reach Europe, where they continue to endure perilous sea crossings and widespread exploitation by traffickers and armed factions.
- The United Nations migration agency reported that 24 survivors received critical medical assistance and emphasized the need for immediate measures to prevent further maritime disasters.
- This incident adds to the deadly toll in the Mediterranean, where thousands of migrants have died or gone missing while trying to reach Europe in 2024 and previous years.
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"The International Organization for Migration (Oim) is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of human lives caused by the fire of a boat carrying 75 Sudanese refugees off the Libyan coast on September 14th." (ANSA)
At least 50 killed as refugee boat burns off Libya
At least 50 people lost their lives when a vessel carrying 75 Sudanese refugees caught fire off the Libyan coast on Sunday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Tuesday. Rescue teams managed to save 24 survivors, who later received medical treatment from the IOM. Libya remains one of the most dangerous but frequently used routes for migrants and refugees attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. The crisis deepened afte…
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