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Security Council deplores maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea

Security Council deplores maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea

Apr 24, 2016, at 12:57 pm

New York, Apr 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has deplored the recent maritime tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea that resulted in up to 500 deaths when an overcrowded boat capsized en route from Libya to Europe, emphasizing the need for better coordination of efforts to deal with the smuggling of migrants.

UN concerned at deaths from boat accidents in Mediterranean

UN concerned at deaths from boat accidents in Mediterranean

May 14, 2014, at 06:44 pm

New York, May 14 (IBNS): The United Nations on Tuesday voiced deep concern at the rising death toll from boat accidents in the Mediterranean Sea this year as increasing numbers of asylum-seekers and refugees make the journey on unsafe vessels, often at the hands of ruthless smugglers.