North Africa: IOM Says Up to 130 Dead As Boat Overturns in Mediterranean

Geneva — As many as 130 people died this week in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Safa Msehli, IOM spokeswoman said "For two days, the NGO Alarm Phone, which is responsible for sending distress calls to the relevant maritime rescue centers in the Mediterranean region had been calling on States to uphold their responsibility towards these people and send rescue vessels.

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