UN: Migrants die in deadly shipwreck off Libyan coast vaticannews.va

In the latest tragedy in the Mediterranean, around 45 illegal immigrants – including children – died in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya.

UNHCR said the victims were among more than 80 people on board the vessel which ran into trouble off the coast of Zwara.

The last few months have seen an up-tick in Mediterranean crossings due to the warm weather and calm seas.

The survivors of the wreck came from Senegal, Mali, Chad and Ghana…

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