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17 dead bodies found on Libyan beach

Libya remains a major departure point for people seeking to irregularly sail to Europe, but the trip can be deadly.

Libya migrants
A Libyan coast guard vessel carries migrants rescued off the coast of al-Khums as it approaches the pier in Tripoli's naval base on Feb. 10, 2021. Libya has rescued more than 1,500 would-be migrants off its west coast within a week, a non-governmental organization said. — AFP via Getty Images

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