BEIRUT — The tragedy of the migrant boat capsizing off the coast of Tripoli in north Lebanon on April 23 is still at the fore of national news. Out of the unknown number of asylum-seekers crammed onto the boat when it set off, 45 survived and the bodies of six people were recovered. A large number of women, children and men are still missing.
Director general of the Tripoli port Ahmed Tamer told Al-Monitor, “The search for those missing is still ongoing, but within the limited capabilities of the army. The Lebanese military has requested assistance from UNIFIL and several countries.”
