Nine migrants found dead off Libya coast after boat capsizes

The bodies of nine migrants have washed ashore on a beach in Tajoura, east of Tripoli, Libya, over the past two days following the capsizing of their vessel. The International Red Crescent's Tripoli branch announced that the corpses were discovered in the Tajoura area, approximately 22 kilometers from the capital. Local authorities estimate that more bodies may reach the coast, as the boat is believed to have been carrying around 19 individuals. Muad Zorgani, a Red Crescent official, confirmed to Reuters that search and recovery operations are underway in coordination with relevant authorities. The organization stressed the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. Images released by an aid group show Red Crescent volunteers and security personnel carrying the bodies, placed in white bags, from the beach. On the same day, the rescue ship of the organization EMERGENCY located and saved 50 migrants from a wooden boat in international waters off the coast of Libya. According to the same source, seven other people were found dead on that vessel as well.

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Search and rescue operations continue in coordination with the competent authorities.