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    Zayne PhamBy Zayne PhamJune 18, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read4 Views
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    Lampedusa Island Tragedy

    In a devastating turn of events, recent shipwrecks near the Italian coast have resulted in the loss of numerous lives and left many missing. On Monday, rescue workers discovered the bodies of ten suspected migrants trapped below the deck of a wooden boat off Lampedusa Island. The German aid group Resqship, which reported the incident on social media, also managed to rescue 51 people from the sinking vessel, with two found unconscious and needing urgent medical attention.

    Just some of the migrants saved from the sea after their sailboat sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and Greece early Monday, June 17, 2024, are assisted in Roccella Ionica, southern Italy where they were brought by the Italian Coast Guard. (Credit: AP Photo / Valeria Ferraro)

    The wooden boat had departed from Libya, carrying migrants from Syria, Egypt, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The survivors were handed over to the Italian Coast Guard and taken ashore for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were towed to Lampedusa Island. This tragic event highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean, a perilous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe.


    Calabria Coast Disaster

    In a separate incident on the same day, a boat carrying migrants from Turkey encountered disaster approximately 125 miles off the coast of Calabria, southern Italy. According to United Nations agencies, the boat, which had been at sea for eight days, caught fire and overturned. The Italian Coast Guard responded to a mayday call from a French vessel and coordinated a search-and-rescue operation, diverting two merchant ships and involving assets from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex.

    Rescuers coming to the aid of migrants on a boat off the Italian island of Lampedusa found 10 bodies below deck, a German aid group said on Monday, while dozens of others are feared missing after a separate shipwreck off Calabria ➡️ https://t.co/JjkVNLHsRZ pic.twitter.com/E7gNQSi15Z

    — AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 17, 2024

    Twelve survivors were rescued and brought to the port of Roccella Jonica, but one of them died shortly after arrival. Reports from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) indicated that 64 people are still missing, including 26 children, some of whom were only a few months old. Survivors recounted that they had no life vests and had been taking on water for several days. The nationalities of those on board included people from Iran, Syria, and Iraq.


    Migrant Crisis in the Mediterranean

    These incidents are the latest in a series of tragedies along the central Mediterranean route, one of the deadliest known migration paths in the world. Since 2014, more than 23,500 migrants have died or gone missing in these waters, according to UN data. The recent shipwrecks underscore the urgent need for more robust international cooperation and humanitarian efforts to prevent further loss of life.

    A total of 1,430 migrants have been brought ashore to the Italian island of Lampedusa in the last 24 hours alone as the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean ramps up yet again. pic.twitter.com/aPXK81u9As

    — Remix News & Views (@RMXnews) November 15, 2023

    Roberto Occhiuto, the president of the Calabria region, expressed deep anguish over the events, drawing parallels to a similar tragedy in February 2023 off Cutro, where 94 migrants died. He emphasized the need for greater attention from European and national governments to address the perilous Turkish route that many migrants take.


    Ongoing Rescue Efforts

    The Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Center continues its efforts to locate and rescue those missing from the recent shipwrecks. The survivors’ harrowing accounts reveal that some vessels passed by without offering assistance, highlighting the dangers and difficulties faced by migrants at sea. The involvement of humanitarian organizations such as Resqship and MSF is crucial in providing immediate aid and drawing international attention to these ongoing tragedies.

    Tragic Shipwrecks Off Italy's Coast: Over 60 Missing, 11 Confirmed Dead#Shipwreck #ItalyTragedy #MigrantCrisis #RescueOperation #BreakingNews #Iran #Syria #Iraq #MaritimeDisaster #HumanitarianCrisis #ItalyCoastGuard #EmergencyResponse pic.twitter.com/DEAVhW8GGW

    — Asianet News English (@AsianetNewsEN) June 18, 2024

    As rescue operations continue, the plight of migrants in the Mediterranean remains a critical issue that demands urgent action. Enhanced search-and-rescue operations, better coordination among nations, and comprehensive immigration policies are essential to mitigate the risks and save lives.

    Some of those rescued from the wooden boat are brought ashore in Roccella Ionica, southern Italy. (Credit: Antonello Lupis/EPA)

    The recent shipwrecks off the coast of Lampedusa Island and Calabria are stark reminders of the human cost of the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. With dozens of lives lost and many still missing, the international community must intensify efforts to provide safe passage and humanitarian support to those fleeing conflict and poverty. As the search for the missing continues, the world watches with a heavy heart, hoping for more survivors to be found and for effective measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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