Latest tragedy in the Mediterranean claims over 100 lives – UN refugee agency

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Expressing “deep sadness” over the deaths of more than 100 refugees and migrants when their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea, the United Nations refugee agency has called for greater international efforts to avoid further tragedies.

Latest tragedy in the Mediterranean claims over 100 lives – UN refugee agency
July 01, 2018 at 09:08AM : International People Search
July 01, 2018 at 09:08AM

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