Alone at sea, unaccompanied refugee minors in mortal danger

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Oliver PieperOctober 26, 2025 at 05:34 PM

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A Berlin-based NGO, SOS Humanity, has rescued numerous unaccompanied minors from overcrowded and often unsafe boats attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya or Tunisia to Europe. In November and December 2024, a volunteer psychologist noted that among 347 people rescued, 43 were young individuals, mostly unaccompanied minors, suffering from dehydration, burns, infections, and emotional exhaustion. Conditions in Libyan detention camps are dire, with reports of torture, sexual violence, and human trafficking. UNICEF estimates around 3,500 children have died or disappeared over the past decade while attempting to reach Italy via the central Mediterranean route.

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Guinea 40% Tunisia 50% Berlin 50% EU ×260% Esther ×370% SOS Humanity ×280% Libya ×490%

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unaccompanied minors 100% sea rescue 90% libya detention camps 80% human rights violations 70% european union policy 60% deaths and disappearances 60% mediterranean crossing 50% human trafficking 50% sexual violence 40% child labor 40%

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Very Negative

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Deutsche Welle (DW)

Political Lean

Center (-0.10)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

Classification Confidence

90%

Geographic Perspective

Libya

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