In a recent shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea, six migrants and refugees lost their lives and 40 others remain missing after an inflatable dinghy capsized. The boat departed Tunisia with 56 people onboard, and Italian coastguard has confirmed the rescue of 10 survivors. Survivors indicated that many missing may have fallen overboard due to rough seas. This incident underscores the ongoing migrant crisis, as arrivals in Italy have increased slightly this year, despite the 31,500 death toll in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Six migrants and refugees have died and 40 are missing after the inflatable dinghy they were travelling on capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, according to UN officials.
Survivors indicated that some missing individuals had fallen overboard in rough seas, highlighting the dangers faced by those attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
As of this year, Italy has seen 8,743 migrant arrivals, which is slightly higher than the same period last year, indicating a persistent crisis.
The International Organization for Migration reported that over 31,500 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014, with 246 of these fatalities occurring this year.
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