Italian authorities reported the recovery of 10 bodies following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Malta. The vessel, which had set sail from Libya with approximately 60 individuals aboard, overturned about 45 nautical miles east-south-east of Malta. A fishing boat in the vicinity managed to rescue around 48 survivors. The Italian coastguard has been actively involved in the search and rescue operations, which are being coordinated with Maltese authorities. This tragic incident underscores the perilous nature of the central Mediterranean migration route, which has seen at least 827 fatalities this year alone, as reported by the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). The central Mediterranean route connects North Africa to Italy and Malta, and it remains one of the deadliest migration paths. The European Union has provided significant financial support to Libya, amounting to €700 million since 2015, aimed at curbing migrant departures and enhancing border management capabilities. Italy's approach to managing migration in this region has heavily relied on collaboration with Libya, including providing resources and training to the Libyan coastguard to intercept migrant vessels.