Mass Grave of Migrants Discovered in Libya's Desert

International and Libyan authorities investigate the deaths of 65 migrants, underscoring the perilous journey along the Mediterranean route.

At least 65 migrants were found dead in a mass grave in the deserts of western Libya, alarming international and local authorities.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) believes the migrants died while being smuggled through the desert, highlighting the dangers of the world's deadliest migratory route to Europe.
Libyan authorities have launched an investigation into the deaths, with efforts underway for a dignified recovery, identification, and assistance for the families of the deceased.
The IOM emphasizes the need for coordinated responses to irregular migration, including legal migration pathways, to prevent such tragedies.
In 2023, at least 3,129 migrants died or went missing along the Mediterranean route, according to the IOM's Missing Migrants Project.