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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...

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China’s Stance on NATO’s Accusations

In a recent statement, China has firmly opposed NATO’s characterization of the nation as a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson denounced NATO’s claims as unfounded and cautioned the alliance against instigating turmoil in Asia, similar to the chaos in Europe. China maintains that its trade relations with Russia are legitimate, conforming to World Trade Organization rules, and insists that its stance on the Ukraine issue is impartial and objective.

  • Rejection of NATO’s Claims: China rejects the notion of being an enabler of the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the legitimacy of its trade with Russia.
  • Warning Against Chaos: The spokesperson warned NATO not to transfer the chaos it created in Europe to the Asian region.
  • Call for Non-Interference: China urges NATO to refrain from meddling in its internal affairs and to stop smearing its image.
  • Defense of Trade Practices: The country defends its trade practices with Russia as reasonable and based on international rules.

China’s response comes as a rebuttal to NATO’s recent communique, which urged China to cease all material and political support to Russia’s war efforts. The exchange highlights the growing tensions between China and NATO amidst the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict.



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