The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has revealed that 53 migrants are feared dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, with only two survivors rescued, the UN migration agency said. It was reported that the boat overturned north of Zuwara on Friday after departing from Al-Zawiya late on 5 February. “According to survivor accounts, the boat carrying migrants and refugees of African nationalities departed from Al-Zawiya, Libya, at about 11pm on 5 February. Approximately six hours later, it capsized after taking on water,” the IOM said. READ ALSO: Four killed in Russian drone attacks across UkraineIt called for stronger international cooperation to dismantle the networks, as well as safer migration routes to help prevent further tragedies like the one in which 53 dead or missing after a migrant boat capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 09, 2026 17:24 UTC