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Twin Girls Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Lampedusa

Published January 23, 2026, 22:04
Twin Girls Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Lampedusa

A migrant boat sank near Lampedusa, leaving one-year-old twin girls missing. Around 60 people, including the twins' mother, were rescued, but one man died. The survivors, including 22 unaccompanied minors and two children, endured extremely harsh weather conditions during their journey from Tunisia. Save the Children reports that the central Mediterranean is the most dangerous sea route for migrants, with over 33,300 deaths or missing persons since 2024. The organization is calling for the opening of safe and legal routes to Europe and the implementation of a coordinated search and rescue system.