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mediterranean-sea
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France news

Survivors say at least 60 migrants died in Mediterranean shipwreck on way to Europe

At least 60 people died on a migrant boat trying to reach Europe from Libya, survivors reported.
Ocean Viking rescue ship rescued 224 people, including those from a boat that lost power after setting off from Zawiya, Libya. [ more ]
HuffPost
4 months ago
Europe news

Over 60 People Have Drowned In Capsizing Of Migrant Vessel Off Libya, U.N. Says

A boat carrying over 60 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the death of more than 60 people.
The Mediterranean Sea remains a dangerous route for migrants seeking to reach Europe. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

More than 60 migrants presumed dead after boat sinks off Libya, says UN

61 migrants are missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya's coast.
Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe. [ more ]
moremediterranean-sea
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Europe news

Relief as Italian court says rescued refugees cannot be sent back to Libya

Italy's highest court prohibits returning refugees to Libya
Refugees in Tunisia welcome the court ruling [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Europe news

Over 60 drown in a migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe, UN says

A boat carrying Europe-bound migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the death of more than 60 people, including women and children.
Libya has become a major transit point for migrants trying to reach Europe, with the central Mediterranean route being one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Writing

Why Write? Hisham Matar Relishes Its Magnificent Failure'

Hisham Matar is known for his sustained attention to art, spending hours with a single painting each week.
Matar's new novel, My Friends, follows three Libyan exiles in London and their decades-long friendships. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
World news

Oil Edges Higher on Geopolitical Risk, Supply Disruption

Oil prices edge higher after falling overnight.
Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and oil supply disruption in Libya could prop up oil prices. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Women

Too terrified to leave the house': Internet trolls in Libya target women

Libyan women working for change face online harassment and silencing tactics, including death threats and smear campaigns.
Prominent political activist Hanan al-Faidy withdrew from the parliamentary election due to a toxic online campaign against her, including fake news reports of her demise. [ more ]
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