Eleven bodies were found in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Libya, by an aircraft searching for boats carrying migrants in distress, according to the nongovernmental organization SOS Méditerranée.
According to the NGO, the crew of the Albatross aircraft—which operates in collaboration with the Humanitarian Pilots Initiative (HPI)—discovered the bodies in an advanced state of decomposition. Some of the victims were still wearing their clothes, while others were clutching inflatable life rings.
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The Italian Coast Guard confirmed that it had been notified by the NGO of the discovery of the 11 bodies approximately 57 nautical miles (106 kilometers) off the Libyan city of Zuwara. At the same time, it clarified that this specific area falls under the jurisdiction of the Libyan Coast Guard and that it immediately forwarded the information to the relevant authorities in that country. So far, it has not become clear whether there has been any mobilization or operation on the Libyan side, though it should be noted that it is rather unusual for Italian authorities to publicly refer to alerts of this kind.
For its part, SOS Méditerranée emphasized that, although the exact circumstances and timing of the shipwreck remain unclear, the grim discovery serves as a dramatic reminder “the human consequences of the European Union’s deadly policies,” which, according to the organization, are characterized by “indifference and deterrence at any cost.”
The Central Mediterranean migration route continues to be considered the deadliest in the world. According to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), at least 872 people have lost their lives or are missing in the region since the beginning of the year.
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Source: CNA
