In a tragic maritime incident near the Libyan coast, a rubber boat carrying migrants capsized, resulting in at least 53 individuals being reported dead or missing, including two children. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the boat, which departed from Zawiya on February 6, 2026, overturned near the coastal city of Zuwara. The IOM stated, 'Libyan authorities' search and rescue operation managed to save only two Nigerian women.' One of the survivors recounted losing her husband, while the other lost her two children in the disaster (Independent Urdu). This incident highlights the ongoing peril faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better future in Europe. The UN agency reported that over 1,300 migrants went missing in the central Mediterranean in 2025 alone, with at least 375 deaths or disappearances in January 2026 due to 'silent' maritime accidents during severe weather (Aaj TV Latest).