70 migrants rescued off coast of Italy

Seventy Afghan and Iraqi migrants were rescued from a packed boat off the southeastern coast of Italy and brought to shore yesterday.

70 migrants rescued off coast of Italy

Two coastguard cutters brought the group to the port of Santa Maria di Leuca in Puglia. There were two women and four minors onboard.

Refugees from Africa and the Middle East have poured into Italy this year, but it is a highly dangerous journey.

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