Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/17/at-least-11-people-dead-after-two-shipwrecks-in-the-mediterranean-sea

At least 11 people dead after two shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea

At least 11 people have died after two separate shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Italian coastguard. The IOM reported that a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of five people, including a child. Meanwhile, the Italian coastguard confirmed the deaths of six people after a second boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Italy. Rescue teams managed to save 59 people from the sinking boat. The incidents underscore the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life in Europe. The IOM stated that over 1,000 migrants have died while attempting to cross the sea this year, with an average of four deaths occurring daily.

Summary

"These tragic events highlight the perilous journey taken by migrants seeking a better life in Europe. The death toll in the Mediterranean Sea continues to rise, underscoring the need for increased efforts to prevent such tragedies and provide safe and legal pathways for migration."

Updated at: 06.19.2024