Tragedy in the Sahara: Nigerian and Two Others Die of Thirst on Libya Migration Route
Migrants found dead from dehydration on treacherous Agadez–Dirkou desert trail; only one victim identified as Nigerien as authorities seek help tracing others.
- Three migrants, including one identified Nigerien, died of thirst on the Agadez–Dirkou desert route in Niger
- Bodies were discovered near the Achigour well and buried according to Islamic rite
- Refugees in Libya urges the public to help identify the other two victims or report missing persons
Three migrants, including a Nigerian, have tragically died of thirst in the scorching Sahara Desert while attempting to reach Libya via the notorious Agadez–Dirkou migration corridor in northern Niger.
The grim discovery was reported by the humanitarian group Refugees in Libya via their verified X (formerly Twitter) account, which also shared a distressing video showing the decomposed bodies partially buried in sand.
The victims were found between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday, roughly 23 kilometers from the Achigour well—a common stop for migrants on this treacherous route.
Of the three deceased, only one carried identification, a Nigerian ID card. The other two were undocumented, leaving their identities and nationalities unknown.
Locals who stumbled upon the bodies confirmed that they were buried with dignity, according to Islamic burial traditions.
Refugees in Libya is now calling on the public to assist in identifying the deceased or to report any missing persons who may have been traveling through the area.
The Agadez–Dirkou route remains one of the deadliest migration paths in West Africa, where many risk their lives crossing vast, waterless terrain in search of better opportunities.
