Libya: Thousands Rescued From Stricken Boats Off Libya's Coast

Around 2,700 migrants have been rescued from 13 boats near the coast of Libya, Italy's coastguard said.

A German navy vessel and a search and rescue ship deployed by medical charity Doctors Without Borders participated in the rescues on Wednesday, along with the Italian navy and coastguard.

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