18 people died after a wooden boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized off the coast of Libya. According to international organizations, this is another tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea, where hundreds of people lose their lives each year trying to reach Europe. Authorities and rescue services were notified of the incident, but the rescue operation for survivors is complicated by bad weather conditions. International organizations have called for strengthening measures to prevent such tragedies and providing humanitarian assistance to migrants.
"This is a terrible loss of life," said a spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. "We continue to call on countries to take joint action to ensure the safety of migrants at sea."
