Rescue teams recovered five decomposed bodies 550 kilometers south of Tobruk in the Great Sand Sea.
Authorities transported the remains to Tobruk. Red Crescent called the deaths a grim example of the “death journey.”
Abreen, a Libyan aid group, identified the victims as likely Sudanese and shared photos of the recovery operation.
Migrants Face Extreme Dangers
Migrants cross Libya to reach Europe, fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East.
Travelers risk desert heat, scarce water, and unsafe sea crossings.
In December, 61 migrants, including women and children, drowned off Zuwara.
In May, a desert vehicle breakdown killed seven Sudanese migrants after 11 days without food or water.
Europe Seeks Border Solutions
The IOM estimated 787,000 migrants and refugees lived in Libya as of 2024.
The UNHCR reported 32,400 migrants crossed from Libya to Europe in 2021, more than double 2020.
In April, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed adding 30,000 Frontex personnel to strengthen Europe’s external border security.
