E.U. Leaders Denounced for 'New Low' After 'Worst Mediterranean Tragedy' This Year Claims Lives of 150 Migrants
Posted: 26 Jul 2019, 13:07
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/ ... -lives-150...There were about 250 people on board, mainly from Eritrea and other sub-Saharan Africa and Arab countries, when the boat capsized off the coast near Komas, east of the capital Tripoli, Libyan navy spokesman Ayoub Qassem said.
Libya is a hub for migrants and refugees, many of whom try to reach Europe in unseaworthy boats.
"The worst Mediterranean tragedy of this year has just occurred," said U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees ...