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Libya coast guard: Migrant boat capsizes; 19 presumed dead

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Libya's coast guard said that a group of 23 migrants set off from the eastern city of Tobruk. Three migrants were rescued and taken to hospital. The shipwreck is the latest tragedy at sea involving migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean. Libya has emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty.

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The Guardian

At least 19 migrants missing after boat capsizes off coast of Libya

Missing are presumed dead after three migrants rescued and one body retrieved, Libyan coast guard saysA boat carrying about two dozen migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya on Saturday, with at least 19 people missing and presumed dead, authorities said.Libya’s coast guard said that a group of 23 migrants – Egyptians and Syrians – set off from the eastern city of Tobruk earlier in the day. Three migrants were rescued a…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Libya coast guard: Migrant boat capsizes; 19 presumed dead

CAIRO (AP) — A boat carrying around two dozen migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya on Saturday, with at least 19 people missing and presumed dead, authorities said. Libya's coast guard said that a group of 23 migrants — both Egyptians and Syrians — set off from the eastern city of Tobruk earlier in the day.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Libya coast guard: Migrant boat capsizes; 19 presumed dead

Libya's coast guard says a boat carrying around two dozen migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, with at least 19 people missing and presumed dead

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Libya coast guard: Migrant boat capsizes; 19 presumed dead

Libya’s coast guard says a boat carrying around two dozen migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, with at least 19 people missing and presumed dead

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The Toronto Star

Libya coast guard: Migrant boat capsizes; 19 presumed dead

CAIRO (AP) — A boat carrying around two dozen migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya on Saturday, with at least 19 people m...

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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Star Tribune

Libya coast guard: Migrant boat capsizes; 19 presumed dead

A boat carrying around two dozen migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya on Saturday, with at least 19 people missing and presumed dead, authorities said.

2 years ago·Minneapolis, United States

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