Pakistan, June 18 -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that at least 60 migrants are feared dead following two separate shipwrecks off the Libyan coast in the past week. These tragedies underscore the growing dangers migrants face while attempting the perilous Mediterranean crossing to reach Europe.

The first incident occurred on June 12 near the Libyan port city of Tripoli, where a boat sank with 21 people still missing. Among the victims were women and children, while only five individuals survived. The passengers reportedly included nationals from Eritrea, Pakistan, Egypt, and Sudan. The circumstances surrounding the wreck remain unclear, but it is believed the vessel may have been overcrowded and poorly ...