2 Nigerians Rescued, 2 Missing After Deadly Shipwreck on Mediterranean – IOM
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports that two Nigerian nationals were rescued while two others remain missing following a fatal shipwreck in the Mediterranean. The vessel, carrying 49 migrants and refugees, departed Zuwara, Libya, on November 3 but capsized six hours later due to engine failure caused by high waves. Of the 49 passengers—47 men and two women—42 are missing and presumed dead, and seven were rescued, including two Nigerians. Survivors received emergency medical care and support from IOM. The missing include 29 Sudanese, eight Somalis, three Cameroonians, and two Nigerians. This latest tragedy pushes the 2025 death toll in the Central Mediterranean past 1,000, making it the world's deadliest migration route since 2014, with over 25,600 deaths or disappearances. Dangerous smuggling methods, unseaworthy vessels, and gaps in rescue capacity contribute to high fatalities. IOM called for more effective […]