Hundreds feared drowned as bodies of five migrants found off Libyan coast

Hundreds of migrants are feared to have died off the coast of Libya after five bodies were found near two capsized boats

Update - 12.15pm: The UNHCR cited NGO sources saying the five bodies were recovered about 14 miles off the Libyan coast near two empty and partially submerged rubber dinghies.

Ms Lanuza said the boats were found north of the Libyan town of Sabratha. The five men, of African origin, were estimated to be aged between 16 and 25 and appeared to have drowned, she said.