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Authorities in Libya confirmed on Saturday that the bodies of 17 suspected migrants had been recovered from the shoreline near Zuwara, a coastal town located west of Tripoli.
The Emergency Medicine and Support Centre reported that the recovery efforts took place over several days.
While the majority of the deceased were buried following official protocols, one individual was identified as a Bangladeshi national, and his remains were returned to his family in the capital.
The centre released images of the recovery operation, showing medical teams in protective gear placing the bodies into bags for transport by ambulance.
No specific details were provided regarding the nationalities or identities of the remaining individuals found at the site. This tragic discovery highlights the ongoing dangers faced by those attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean.
Since 2011, Libya has served as a primary transit hub for people fleeing poverty and conflict across Africa and Asia.
Thousands of migrants attempt the perilous journey across the desert and sea each year, often travelling in overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels.
Despite international efforts to manage the crisis, the central Mediterranean remains one of the world’s deadliest migration routes.
