Aid groups recovered five decomposed bodies of suspected migrants in eastern Libya, 550 kilometers south of Tobruk.
Rescue crews worked with local authorities to secure the remains and transported them to Tobruk.
Abreen, a Libyan aid group, reported the victims were likely Sudanese and shared photos of the recovery operation.
Migrants Face Extreme Risks
Libya borders six countries and runs along the Mediterranean, making it a key route to Europe.
Migrants fleeing war and poverty travel overland or by sea, facing deadly conditions.
In December, 61 migrants drowned off Zuwara, including women and children.
In May, seven Sudanese migrants died after a desert vehicle broke down for 11 days.
Europe Confronts Rising Migration
The IOM counted 787,000 migrants and refugees living in Libya in 2024.
The UNHCR reported 32,400 people crossed from Libya to Europe in 2021, more than double 2020.
In April, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed adding 30,000 Frontex staff to strengthen border security.
