A boat carrying migrants en route to Europe capsized off the coast of Libya on Tuesday, resulting in one confirmed death and 22 people reported missing, according to Libyan authorities.
The incident occurred near the eastern Libyan town of Tobruk, where the coast guard confirmed that the vessel was carrying 32 migrants at the time of the accident. Rescue efforts have so far saved nine individuals, but the search for the remaining passengers continues.
This tragic event underscores the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in pursuit of safety and better opportunities in Europe.
