More than 70 migrants are missing, and at least two people have died after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea during a dangerous journey toward Europe.
The vessel, which reportedly left Libya carrying about 105 people, including men, women, and children, sank over the weekend. According to the rescue group Mediterranean Saving Humans, only 32 people were rescued from the حادث.
Survivors were later taken to the Italian island of Lampedusa, a major entry point for migrants crossing from North Africa into Europe.
Another organization, Sea Watch, said the survivors were picked up by two commercial vessels and safely brought ashore on Sunday morning. A video shared online showed desperate migrants clinging to the overturned boat as it drifted at sea before help arrived.
Rescue groups described the incident as a “tragic shipwreck,” confirming that two bodies were recovered while dozens remain unaccounted for. The boat capsized in a search-and-rescue zone managed by Libyan authorities.
Humanitarian organizations have blamed strict migration policies for such tragedies, arguing that the lack of safe and legal pathways forces migrants to take life-threatening journeys across the sea.
The Mediterranean remains one of the world’s deadliest migration routes. According to the International Organization for Migration, at least 683 migrants have died or gone missing in the region so far this year.
Despite the dangers, thousands continue to attempt the crossing. Italy’s interior ministry reports that over 6,000 migrants have arrived on its shores since the start of 2026.
The latest incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrants seeking safety and better opportunities in Europe, as well as the urgent calls for safer migration solutions.