According to the Coast Guard, 21 migrants are missing after their boat sank near Lampedusa, highlighting the perilous nature of Mediterranean crossings.
The survivors reported that they departed Libya packed with 28 people, but only seven were rescued as adverse weather caused others to fall overboard.
Lampedusa remains a key destination for migrants braving one of the world's most dangerous migration routes, with over 212,000 attempts last year.
The United Nations and I.O.M. reported that at least 3,105 migrants perished or went missing in the Mediterranean last year, suggesting actual numbers are likely higher.
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