Dozens missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Libya

A boat carrying migrants capsized off the Libyan coast, leaving dozens missing and at least two people dead. The vessel was attempting a Mediterranean crossing, one of the world's most dangerous migration routes, where thousands attempt to reach Europe annually despite severe risks. Capsizing incidents are frequent along this route, often involving overcrowded or unseaworthy boats operated by smuggling networks. Libya, wracked by political instability and lacking a functional coast guard, has become a primary departure point for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. Rescue operations in the region are typically hampered by limited maritime capacity and the involvement of criminal smuggling organizations.