Deadly Migrant Boat Tragedy Off Libya Exposes Global Security Failures

The stark reality behind the latest migrant boat disaster off Libya’s coast is more than just a heartbreaking tally of lost lives—it is a symptom of deep, systemic failures that demand serious scrutiny. In early November, a rubber boat carrying nearly 50 migrants capsized after its engine failed amid perilous waves near Zuwara, leaving at least 42 people missing and presumed dead, according to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM).Seven survivors endured six harrowing days stranded at sea before Libyan authorities rescued them near an oil field off the coast. These individuals, suffering from sunburn and skin irritation...