Dozens of immigrants dead or missing off Tunisian coast
Some 17 harragas drowned when an inflatable boat headed for Italy sank Friday (March 20th) off the coast of Sfax, Tunisia, Echorouk reported. The Tunisian Navy and fishermen managed to rescue 33 of the reported 100 passengers. Women and children are among the missing. The boat reportedly started its voyage from Libya.
Posted by: Fred 2009-03-23 |