The Italian coast guard retrieved six bodies from the Mediterranean after a dinghy sank, with up to 40 migrants still missing. Survivors from a separate rescue were reported to be in good condition. The UNHCR reported that 56 migrants from various African countries were on the ill-fated boat. Thousands die annually attempting to cross the Mediterranean, with official data likely underestimating the true toll. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is working to reduce migrant departures through agreements with North African countries, claiming a significant drop in arrivals.