Almost 100 migrants were rescued off the west coast of Libya on Sunday. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) also recorded on February 28 that 15 people had been confirmed dead whiles 95 were rescued. The Libyan coastguard rescued the mostly African migrants — the majority being from Cameroon, Sudan and Mali, as they attempted perilous sea crossings to Italy. ‼️ Shipwreck off #LibyaAt least 15 migrants drowned while 95 others were returned to shore by the coast guard today. pic.twitter.com/w0eCtPV1As— IOM Libya (@IOM_Libya) February 28, 2021The survivors included six women and two children.

Source: Libya Today March 01, 2021 07:30 UTC