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Four Sudanese, two Nigerians, one Cameroonian rescued, 42 presumed dead after shipwreck
Four Sudanese, two Nigerians, one Cameroonian rescued as 42 still missing following a shipwreck off Libya.
According to survivors, the vessel, carrying 49 migrants and refugees (47 men and 2 women), departed from Zuwara on 3 November around 03:00 am.
Approximately six hours later, high waves caused the engine to fail, capsizing the boat and throwing all passengers overboard.
After drifting at sea for six days, only seven men – four from Sudan, two from Nigeria, and one from Cameroon – were rescued. Tragically, 42 individuals remain missing and are presumed dead, including 29 from Sudan, eight from Somalia, three from Cameroon, and two from Nigeria. IOM’s team provided the survivors with emergency medical care, water, and food upon arrival at the disembarkation point in coordination with relevant authorities.