African Migrant Boat Sinks Off Italian Coast; At Least 14 People Are Dead as Search for Survivors Continues off Island of Lampedusa

Officials in Italy, which is playing a leading role in the Mediterranean patrols, said last month that the effort has prevented additional deaths. Since the beginning of the year, more than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Italy with the assistance of the patrols.

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Published in:The Wall Street journal. Eastern edition 2014-05-12
Main Author: Ball, Deborah
Format: Newspaper Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boating accidents & safety
Boats
Evacuations & rescues
Ships
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Summary:Officials in Italy, which is playing a leading role in the Mediterranean patrols, said last month that the effort has prevented additional deaths. Since the beginning of the year, more than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Italy with the assistance of the patrols.
ISSN:2574-9579