At least 30 illegal African migrants have drowned when their boats
capsized off the western shores of Libya. According to Libya's Coast
Guard, Al-Zawia office, EU-bound three boats loaded with some 500
illegal migrants were intercepted and rescued off Mellitah coast on
Saturday,
March 19. Three other boats unfortunately sank, leaving about
30 migrants, including men and women, dead.
Four bodies have been recovered while the others are still missing. The
Coast Guard said disclosed that the three rescued boats were set on fire
after taking the migrants to safety.
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