An Armed Forces of Malta offshore patrol vessel has rescued 105 immigrants on the high seas earlier this afternoon, after their large rubber dinghy developed engine trouble during their journey northwards.
An Armed Forces of Malta offshore patrol vessel has rescued 105 immigrants on the high seas earlier this afternoon, after their large rubber dinghy developed engine trouble during their journey northwards.
By Sabina Castelfranco – Rome 20 August 2009
Italian authorities have rescued five Eritreans adrift near a southern Italian island.
It is the latest immigration tragedy in the waters between Africa and the remote southern Italian island of Lampedusa. The Italian authorities received a call from the Maltese that there were immigrants attempting to reach shore on a rubber dinghy.
By Sabina Castelfranco – Rome 20 August 2009
Italian authorities have rescued five Eritreans adrift near a southern Italian island.
It is the latest immigration tragedy in the waters between Africa and the remote southern Italian island of Lampedusa. The Italian authorities received a call from the Maltese that there were immigrants attempting to reach shore on a rubber dinghy.