A ferry disaster off the coast of Northern Cyprus has resulted in the confirmed deaths of 12 people, with 16 still unaccounted for as of Friday. The Filo Jet capsized shortly after departing from the port of Kyrenia, carrying 267 passengers and crew. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams continuing to search for survivors. The cause of the capsizing remains under investigation, although initial reports suggest calm sea conditions at the time of the incident. This tragedy has prompted a large-scale search and rescue operation involving local authorities and potentially international assistance. The situation remains critical as hopes diminish for those still missing.