• At least four migrants have died when two boats capsized off Libya’s coast.
• The first boat carried 26 Bangladeshis; all confirmed deaths were from this vessel.
• Rescue operations involved the Libyan Red Crescent and local coast guards.
• Libya remains a critical transit point for migrants aiming to reach Europe.
• The central Mediterranean route is the deadliest migration path globally.

At least four people have died as two boats carrying nearly 100 migrants capsized off the Libyan coast near the city of Al Khums. The deadly incident occurred when the first boat, which contained 26 Bangladeshis, sank, resulting in the confirmed fatalities, as reported by the Reuters, Al Jazeera, and BBC.

The second boat was carrying approximately 69 migrants, including two Egyptians and numerous Sudanese. Details regarding the fates of these passengers have not yet been confirmed, according to the Libyan Red Crescent's statements shared on social media. The ongoing risks and the urgency of the situation were emphasized, as this region has been referred to as the "deadliest migration route in the world" by the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) due to the high mortality rates during crossings, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.

Visuals released by the Libyan Red Crescent depicted the grim aftermath, showcasing bodies being removed and survivors receiving aid. Rescuers worked alongside local coast guards, who facilitated the response and ensured the bodies were properly handled, reverting them to the city’s designated authorities. The recurrent pattern of migrant fatalities underscores the continued failure to secure safe passage, exacerbated by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, as noted by BBC and Reuters.