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Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead

Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead

By Reuters30 April 2026

Russia blames Ukraine for gas tanker explosions off Libya

Russia blames Ukraine for gas tanker explosions off Libya

By AFP4 March 2026

At least three die, including two children, in Libya-Italy crossing

At least three die, including two children, in Libya-Italy crossing

By Reuters11 May 2025

Tunisia says 612 migrants rescued, 18 bodies recovered at sea

Tunisia says 612 migrants rescued, 18 bodies recovered at sea

By AFP18 March 2025

Militia detains 300 migrants in the desert in Libya’s effort to contain sea crossings

Militia detains 300 migrants in the desert in Libya’s effort to contain sea crossings

By AP26 November 2024

Tunisia says it has intercepted 70,000 Italy-bound migrants in 2023

Tunisia says it has intercepted 70,000 Italy-bound migrants in 2023

By AFP9 December 2023

UK announces deal with Turkiye to tackle flow of illegal migrants

UK announces deal with Turkiye to tackle flow of illegal migrants

By Reuters9 August 2023

Mediterranean Sea broke daily temperature record Monday: Spanish researchers

Mediterranean Sea broke daily temperature record Monday: Spanish researchers

By AFP25 July 2023

14 dead, 54 rescued off Tunisian coast in migrant boat sinking

14 dead, 54 rescued off Tunisian coast in migrant boat sinking

By AP10 March 2023