Eight bodies found in Mediterranean as toll rises

Five asylum seekers’ bodies washed ashore in Libya near Tripoli, while three others died off the coast of Greece. In Libya, dark-skinned bodies, including two women, were found by residents, sparking concerns of more bodies to come. Meanwhile, Greek authorities rescued survivors after a wooden boat carrying migrants capsized in the eastern Mediterranean, with many of the survivors being Egyptians and Sudanese. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks faced by migrants attempting dangerous sea crossings in search of safety and opportunities in Europe.

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