June 10, 2026
The Italian coastguard says the vessel started from Libya carrying around 60 people
A fisherman alerted authorities early Monday after discovering victims floating in the waters off Pangkor island, authorities say
Officials are gathering further details about the incident and ensuring support for those affected
The deaths highlight UK and France’s struggle over migrant boats and rising anti-immigration politics
316 passengers have been rescued, but 10 remain missing
The boat has capsized after it collided with a launch
From the same Upazila, five more are missing from the migrant boat that capsized on the way to Italy
“The dinghy suddenly tilted after we travelled some distance from the riverbank, and before we knew what happened, it sank,” a rescued passenger says
