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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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Ukraine Stands Firm Against Crimea Surrender Amid US Peace Proposal

 

A recent peace proposal from the Trump administration has sparked outrage among Ukrainian officials. The plan, which includes recognizing Russian authority over Crimea, has been met with firm resistance. Ukrainian lawmakers and the public have declared that formally surrendering Crimea is politically and legally impossible, as it would require constitutional changes and a nationwide vote. Many view such a move as treason and a betrayal of the sacrifices made by Ukrainian service members.

While some acknowledge that temporary territorial concessions might be necessary for peace, the idea of permanently relinquishing Crimea remains a red line for Ukraine. President Zelenskyy has reiterated that Crimea will never be recognized as part of Russia, despite mounting pressure from the U.S. and ongoing conflict with Russian forces.

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