Irish Navy rescues 255 migrants off Libya

Irish naval crews have rescued another 225 people trying to cross the Mediterranean.

Irish Navy rescues 255 migrants off Libya
Sun, 23 Aug, 2015 - 10:55

Irish naval crews have rescued another 225 people trying to cross the Mediterranean.

Twelve children were among the latest migrants who were found in distress on two inflatable boats off Libya.

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