European leaders struggle to address Libyan migrant crisis

European leaders have expressed concern over the growing number of casualties among migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean to EU countries. An estimated 43,000 people have fled Libya on boats this year and 1,300 have died while at sea, including nearly 250 migrants in the last few days after two overcrowded vessels sank. Earlier this year, EU leaders agreed to millions in funding to help the Libyan coast guard as well as provide support to refugee camps and assist migrants. The EU faced backlash from human rights groups who noted that Libya is incredibly dangerous for migrants. European efforts seem like a failure so far, but there is certainly no easy way to address this problem and prevent further loss of life.