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Libya recovers migrant bodies on coast

At least 17 bodies believed to be migrants have been recovered from the shore near Tripoli.

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Tripoli, Libya
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:55 UTC
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At least 17 bodies believed to be those of migrants have been recovered in recent days from the shore near a coastal town west of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Tripoli-based medics reported the discovery on Saturday. The incident highlights the ongoing peril of Mediterranean migration routes, where Libya remains a major departure point. No further details about the nationalities or circumstances of the deaths were immediately provided.
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