A harrowing incident occurred in the Mediterranean Sea when armed men in speedboats abducted women and children from a deflating migrant dinghy.
The incident highlights the dangerous and increasingly perilous journey taken by migrants seeking a better life in Europe.
A rubber dinghy carrying over 100 migrants started deflating off the coast of Libya.
Armed men in speedboats, claiming to be from the Libyan Coast Guard, intervened and took control of the situation.
The armed men forcibly separated women and children from the group, leaving their fate uncertain.
Doctors Without Borders rescued 83 men and unaccompanied minors from the sea.
Libya is not considered a safe country for migrants by many authorities, with reports of abuse, exploitation, and detention.
The incident underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of migration and to provide safe and legal pathways for those seeking asylum.
International cooperation is essential to prevent such tragedies and ensure the protection of vulnerable migrants.