Over 60 People Have Drowned in the Capsizing of a Migrant Vessel Off Libya, the UN Says

Over 60 People Have Drowned in the Capsizing of a Migrant Vessel Off Libya, the UN Says
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CAIRO—A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.

The shipwreck, which took place overnight between Thursday and Friday, was the latest tragedy in this part of the Mediterranean Sea, a key but dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Thousands have died, according to officials.