Twenty-two migrants died on Mediterranean sea trip.
Twenty-two migrants died when a small boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat had left from Libya. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
The migrants were traveling in a rubber boat for six days. They were trying to reach Europe from Libya. Twenty-six other people were rescued by a European ship. Survivors said some bodies were thrown overboard. Greek coastguards investigated the incident and found the boat had no essential supplies like water.
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Highlights
Twenty-two migrants died in a raft
Twenty-two migrants died when a raft sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Six days adrift in the Mediterranean
Twenty-two migrants were adrift in the Mediterranean Sea for six days.
Boat originated from Libya
The migrants were traveling in a raft originating from Libya.
Rescue efforts underway by coastguards
Greek coastguards rescued 26 people from the boat.
Lack of supplies caused deaths
The migrants died due to a lack of food and water.
Perspectives
- Twenty-two migrants died while traveling in a small boat in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The migrants were on a boat for six days.
- The boat originated in Libya.
- Rescue efforts are ongoing and being conducted by various organizations.
Poor weather conditions and a shortage of food and water caused the deaths.
BBC Europe, ZEIT Online
Survivors reported being ordered to throw dead bodies overboard, suggesting human trafficking.
NOS Nieuws, New, EU
The migrants were primarily of Turkish origin.
VRT NWS
The migrants were from Africa seeking to reach Europe.
ORF News