Tragedy Strikes: Over 15 Perish in Europe-Bound Migrant Boat Disaster
In the dim early hours of Friday morning, the treacherous waters off Libya claimed the lives of at least 15 Egyptians when a migrant boat, destined for European shores, capsized amid the inky darkness. The tragedy unfolded near Tobruk, a coastal town etched with complex legacies of migration and despair.
The Human Toll
Marwan al-Shaeri, media spokesperson for Tobruk's coast guard, confirmed the victims were Egyptian nationals. As rescue efforts struggled against the tides, two Sudanese crew members emerged as survivors,…