The Libyan coast guard has saved 200 people in two rescue operations off western Libya, but found that dozens more have drowned. In a separate effort, French NGO SOS Mediterranee said it rescued another 400 migrants.
At least 31 people have drowned off the Mediterranean coast near the Libyan city of Garabulli, the Libyan coastguard said on Saturday.
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