Cyprus, Nicosia

Migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean: over 70 people missing

05.04.2026 / 20:30
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A serious incident involving a vessel carrying illegal migrants has occurred in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat capsized during the journey, leaving dozens of people in the water.

According to preliminary information, more than 70 people are reported missing. Rescue services have launched a large-scale search and rescue operation, although the exact number of people on board is still being clarified.

It is reported that such tragedies regularly occur on illegal migration routes across the Mediterranean, which are considered among the most dangerous in the world. Authorities and international organizations continue to search for survivors and investigate the circumstances of the incident.

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