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Fifty-three migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says

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Posted on February 9, 2026

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· Last updated: February 9, 2026

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Feb 9 (Reuters) - Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, were dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsized off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration

Tragic Capsizing Off Libya Leaves 53 Migrants Dead or Missing

Overview of the Tragedy

Feb 9 (Reuters) - Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, were dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsized off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration said on Monday.

Details of the Incident

(Reporting by Alvise Armellini, Writing by Ahmed Elimam; Editing by Alex Richardson)

Key Takeaways

A boat carrying 55 migrants capsized off Libya.
53 migrants, including two babies, are dead or missing.
The International Organization for Migration reported the incident.
The tragedy highlights ongoing migrant crises in the Mediterranean.
Efforts to address migrant safety continue to be critical.

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Fifty-three migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya, IOM says

Tragic Capsizing Off Libya Leaves 53 Migrants Dead or Missing

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Details of the Incident

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