General News of Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Source: BBC
At least 11 people have died and over 60 are missing after two shipwrecks off the coast of southern Italy.
A wooden boat carrying migrants from Libya sank near Lampedusa, resulting in 10 deaths and 51 rescues.
Another shipwreck off Calabria left over 60 missing, including 26 children. Survivors reported no life vests and alleged some vessels failed to assist.
The Mediterranean has seen over 23,500 migrant deaths or disappearances since 2014, making it the deadliest migration route globally.