Pakistan Vessel Capsizes Off Libya, Government Acts Against Human Trafficking
A boat carrying 65 people, primarily Pakistanis, capsized off Libya’s coast, prompting an investigation by the Pakistan Embassy in Tripoli. The incident recalls a similar tragedy in 2025, leading to increased government action against human trafficking. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working to confirm the passengers’ identities and provide assistance to the victims’ families.
A vessel carrying approximately 65 passengers, primarily from Pakistan, capsized off the coast of Libya, as confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. The incident occurred near the port of Marsa Dela, northwest of Zawiya city. The Pakistan Embassy in Tripoli is actively engaged, dispatching a team to assist local authorities in identifying those who perished, while also seeking to gather more information on the affected individuals.
The Pakistan Foreign Office has yet to confirm the exact number of Pakistani nationals among the passengers, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with Libyan authorities to clarify the passengers’ nationalities. This tragic event rekindles memories of a similar 2025 boat tragedy, where 86 passengers drowned off Morocco, with only 36 survivors found, including 66 Pakistanis.
In the aftermath of the severe losses experienced in the previous incident, the Pakistani government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, implemented stringent measures against human trafficking. These actions included a crackdown on traffickers and those facilitating illegal migration, leading to the suspension of at least 35 officials from the Federal Investigation Agency in February 2025 for their roles in aiding human smuggling operations.
The recent capsizing incident off the coast of Libya, involving a vessel with mostly Pakistani passengers, highlights the dangers faced by individuals attempting illegal migration. The Pakistani government is taking serious steps to combat human trafficking, intensified by the events recalled from previous tragedies. The foreign office is working diligently to ascertain the identities and nationalities of those involved in this latest maritime disaster.
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