Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Four Dead, Dozens Missing After Migrant Boats Capsize Near Al Khums
Sadly, two boats carrying people trying to reach Europe sank off the coast of Libya near Al Khums.
One boat had 26 people from Bangladesh, and four of them passed away.
The other boat had 69 people, including some from Egypt and many from Sudan.
In total, 95 people were on these boats when they overturned.
Rescuers helped some survivors.
In a separate event, another boat sank nearby with 42 people missing.
Libya is a dangerous route for people trying to find a better life.
Pictures show rescue efforts and bodies being prepared for authorities.
Recently, countries have asked Libya to improve conditions for migrants.
At least four people died when two migrant boats carrying 95 irregular migrants capsized off Al Khums, Libya, on Thursday.
The first boat, with 26 migrants from Bangladesh, had four fatalities.
The second boat carried 69 migrants, including Egyptians and Sudanese, their condition was not detailed.
Separately, at least 42 migrants are missing and presumed dead after a rubber boat sank near the Al Buri oilfield on Wednesday.
Images show rescue efforts, with volunteers providing first aid and survivors wrapped in thermal blankets.
- Who
- 95 irregular migrants (from Bangladesh, Egypt, Sudan), Libyan Red Crescent, Coast Guards, Khums Port Security Agency, International Organization for Migration
- What
- Two boats carrying irregular migrants capsized, resulting in at least four deaths and dozens missing. A separate rubber boat sank, leaving at least 42 missing.
- When
- Thursday (capsizing), Wednesday (separate sinking), Saturday (reporting of capsizing)
- Where
- Off Al Khums, Libya; near Al Buri oilfield (separate sinking)
- Why
- Irregular migration attempts to reach Europe from Libya.
International Calls for Reform
Libyan Response and Operations
Migrant Treatment and Detention
International Calls for Reform
Several states, including Britain, Spain, Norway, and Sierra Leone, urged Libya at a U.N. meeting to close detention centers where migrants and refugees allegedly face torture, abuse, and death.
Libyan Response and Operations
Libyan authorities, including the Coast Guards and the Khums Port Security Agency, participated in rescue operations. Bodies were transferred to relevant authorities following instructions from the city’s public prosecution.
- Location of Capsizing
- Off Al Khums, Libya
- Date of Capsizing
- Thursday
- Date of Reporting
- Saturday
- Total Migrants on First Boat
- 26
- Fatalities on First Boat
- 4
- Nationalities on First Boat
- Bangladeshi
- Total Migrants on Second Boat
- 69
- Nationalities on Second Boat
- Egyptian, Sudanese
- Related Incident - Missing
- At least 42
- Related Incident Location
- Near Al Buri oilfield, north-northwest of Libyan coast
Sources
At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libyas coast, Red Crescent says
At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya’s coast, Red Crescent says
At least four dead as two migrant boats capsize off Libya’s coast, Red Crescent says
