Tuesday, February 21, 2017

70 refugees washed up dead on Libyan beach after boat disaster

breaking-news70 refugees washed up dead on Libyan beach after boat disaster

The Libyan Red Crescent said the bodies of 74 migrants had washed ashore in the city of Zawiyah, which is a hub for smugglers.

Their boat is believed to have capsized after being launched towards Europe. Dinghies are routinely overloaded with around 150 people and the fate of others on board was unclear.

Source: More than 70 refugees washed up dead on Libyan beach after boat disaster attempting to cross Mediterranean Sea | The Independent


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