Libya navy bars foreign ships from migrant 'search and rescue' zone
The Libyan navy on Thursday ordered foreign vessels to stay out of a coastal "search and rescue zone" for migrants headed for Europe, a measure it said targeted NGOs.
Aug 10, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
900 migrants rescued off Libyan coast
Libyan coast guard rescued 900 migrants on five boats, including 98 women and 25 children, off the coast of Sabratha in western Libya.
Jun 17, 2017, 09:26 AM IST
One dead as 1,000 migrants rescued off Libya
Two rescue ships picked up the migrants as they sought to make the perilous journey to Italy, three days after more than 250 Africans were feared drowned.
Mar 26, 2017, 19:24 PM IST
Another 100 migrants feared drowned in Mediterranean
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said around 100 people were believed to have drowned in the Mediterranean yesterday.
Nov 18, 2016, 00:05 AM IST
Over 6,000 migrants plucked from sea in a single day, nine dead
About 6,055 migrants were rescued on Monday as they tried to reach Europe on about 40 boats, one of the highest numbers in a single day, Italy`s coast guard said.
Oct 04, 2016, 01:26 AM IST
Bodies of 21 women, one man found on migrant boat in Mediterranean: MSF
An MSF ship came to the rescue of two dinghies that were sailing close together and managed to pull 209 people, including 50 children, to safety.
Jul 21, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
117 bodies found off Libyan coast as boat carrying hundreds of migrants sinks
The two sinkings were the latest deadly disasters for refugees and migrants hoping to find better lives in Europe.
Jun 04, 2016, 00:00 AM IST
At least 700 dead after series of shipwrecks off Libyan coast
The boats sank south of Italy on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as the migrants tried to reach Europe in unseaworthy vessels, reports Daily Star.
May 29, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
Thousands of migrants saved in 23 rescue operations off Libya
Officials fear the numbers trying to make the crossing to Italy will increase as weather conditions continue to improve.
May 25, 2016, 05:48 AM IST
