More than 100 migrants feared dead as boat capsizes off Libya
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The ship was reportedly carrying some 130 people, with rescue teams saying little hope of finding survivors.
More than 100 migrants and refugees are feared to have drowned after a rubber boat capsized off the coast of Libya, a rescue charity said, adding there was little hope of finding survivors. European humanitarian group SOS Mediterranee said on Thursday that the boat, with 130 people on board, was reported in distress on Wednesday in international waters off Libya in addition to two other boats. A rescue effort, with the NGO’s Ocean Viking and three merchant vessels, was launched.More Related News