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At least 40 people dead after migrant boat sinks near Italy’s coast

PM:05:13:26/02/2023

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SULAIMANI — The Summit Foundation for Refugees and Displaced Affairs said on Sunday (February 26) a boat carrying 100 migrants sank near Italy’s coast and more than 40 of the passengers are dead.

The foundation’s representative in Europe, Shahram Hama, said 50 of the migrants have been rescued but 10 are still missing.

The Daily Mirror also reported at least 43 migrants are dead, including people from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.

The newspaper said about 30 bodies were found floating in the southern coast of Italy and according to rescuers, the victims included children.

Local Italian media said search and rescue efforts are ongoing.

(NRT Digital Media)