Tag: Libya

  • Gunmen attacking Med migrants

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    No one really knows who the gunmen are or what country they’re from. Masked ‘Commandos’ Are Attacking Refugee Boats Off This Idyllic Greek Island Sophia Jones LESBOS, Greece — Crammed […]

  • Greek CG rescues 1,417 migrants

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    59 separate incidents. Greek Coast Guard Rescues 1,417 Migrants in 3 Days By Philip Chrysopoulos Greek Coast Guard has rescued 1,417 migrants in 59 search and rescue operations near several […]

  • Migrants ‘attacked’ at sea

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    Worrying new development for refugees. Migrants ‘attacked’ at sea between Greece and Turkey Athens (AFP) – Migrants trying to sail from Turkey to Greece are increasingly reporting being attacked by […]

  • Italy CG rescues 1,800 migrants

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    More migrants rescued, five bodies found. Italy coast guard rescues 1,800 sea migrants, five found dead REUTERS/ANTONIO PARRINELLO Italy’s coast guard said about 1,800 migrants were rescued from seven overcrowded […]

  • 13 dead refugees found on boat off Libya

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    Med death toll rises. Mediterranean migrant crisis: 13 dead refugees found on boat off Libya By Gianluca Mezzofiore A migrant boat carrying 13 dead people among the more than 500 others […]

  • Armoured vehicles bound for Libya seized

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    Shipment in breach of UN sanctions. Armoured vehicles bound for Libya seized from roro ship in Greece HOLLY BIRKETT Athens: Greek customs have seized 16 armoured vehicles from a roro carrier […]

  • Libya claims attack on two vessels

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    Attacks remain unconfirmed. Libya claims attack on two vessels Libya’s internationally-recognised government has claimed its warplanes have sunk one vessel and attacked another close to the coast of Benghazi. An […]

  • 2,700 migrants rescued at sea near Libya

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    Rescues took place 35m off Libya. Some 2,700 migrants rescued at sea near Libya: Italy coast guard ROME (Reuters) – Around 2,700 migrants were rescued from 13 boats near the coast […]

  • Bodies Wash up on Libyan Shore

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    Med death toll rises. Dozens of Bodies Wash up on Libyan Shore by Zizi Agabani As many as 100 bodies believed to be sub-saharan migrants have been found in the sea […]

  • 12 migrants drown, 500 rescued

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    More migrant deaths in the Med. 12 migrants drown, 500 rescued in Mediterranean off Libya Twelve migrants died on Thursday when their overcrowded rubber dinghy sank off the coast of […]

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