Seven people were rescued after a boat carrying 28, mostly Syrians, capsized in the central Mediterranean, one of the most dangerous migration routes globally, leaving 21 missing.
The survivors described harrowing scenes of family members drowning as the boat capsized repeatedly amidst rough weather, emphasizing the perilous conditions faced by migrants leaving Libya.
Chiara Cardoletti from UNHCR noted that the rescued individuals were in critical condition and had suffered immense loss, underscoring the ongoing human tragedy in the Mediterranean.
More than 2,500 migrants lost their lives attempting to cross the Mediterranean last year, with the region remaining a focal point for hazardous migratory journeys.
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