New Delhi: At least fifty-three people are feared dead or missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, according to the United Nations’ migration agency. Only two people survived the tragedy which unfolded during a dangerous overnight journey towards Europe.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said the boat overturned north of the Libya town of Zuwara on Friday. The vessel was carrying migrants and refugees from several African countries who were attempting the perilous sea crossing in search of safety and opportunity.

In a statement, the IOM confirmed that just two Nigerian women were rescued during a search and rescue operation........

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