Eight bodies recovered in Libya, Greece as Mediterranean death toll rises

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 22, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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On February 22, 2026, authorities in Libya and Greece reported the recovery of eight bodies of asylum seekers, highlighting the ongoing crisis in the Mediterranean. Libyan police found five bodies, including two women, near Tripoli, with reports of a child's body also seen. In a separate incident off the coast of Crete, Greece, three bodies were recovered after a boat capsized. Greek authorities rescued at least 20 people, primarily Egyptians and Sudanese, including four minors. The search continues for approximately 30 missing people, with patrol boats, an aircraft, and Frontex ships involved in the rescue efforts. The boat reportedly capsized during a rescue attempt involving a commercial ship.

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Egyptians 40% Reuters 40% Frontex 40% Sudanese 40% Athens News Agency 50% Qasr al-Akhyar ×250% Hassan al-Ghawil ×260% Tripoli 60% Crete ×260% Mediterranean Sea 70% Greece ×380% Libya ×590%

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asylum seekers 90% mediterranean sea 80% bodies recovered 80% libya 70% greece 70% migrants 60% sea rescue 50% drowning 50% frontex 40%

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Libya

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