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Sea-Watch Reports 2026 as Most Violent Year for Migrants and Rescuers in Mediterranean
Libya · Rest of Africa region
detected 2026-11-04T23:15:51Z updated 2026-11-04T23:15:51Z
A report by the humanitarian rescue organization Sea-Watch documents 107 incidents of violence by Libyan militias against migrants, refugees, and European nationals at sea since 2016. The majority of these incidents involved the EU-supported Libyan coastguard. With 26 documented incidents occurring in 2026, the organization claims this is the most violent year in a decade.
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Category ⚔️ Conflict
Severity High
Confidence Low
Sources 1
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