At least 15 migrant bodies wash ashore in eastern Libya, sources say

Summary

At least 15 migrant bodies, including a girl, were found washed ashore along Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast after their boat capsized, with survivors reporting around 61 people aboard.

Key Points
  • At least 15 migrant bodies have washed ashore along Libya's eastern Mediterranean coast near Tobruk.
  • The boat was believed to have carried around 61 people, according to survivors and a navy source.
  • Bodies were recovered from multiple locations along the coastline with remains badly decomposed.
  • Separately, 13 migrants were treated after their boat capsized off the coast near Tripoli.
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