Falmouth Coastguard have issued a mayday message on behalf of a small craft, 64 miles off the north African coast, off Libya. An Ethiopian national reported that he had a call by satellite phone from the vessel, which holds 59 people. They do not have food, water or an engine. The weather is worsening in the area.
It is the latest in a series of ghastly incidents surrounding people traffickers around Africa. And it's not just along the Mediterranean coast, but also along the Atlantic coast. This picture gallery shows the craft that are used by people making their way from northwest Africa to the Canary Islands.
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What a sad situation. I can remember all those that risked their lives trying to escape Cuba to get to the US. So many lost, so sad that people have to risk life and limb to find a better life. Linda in Washington state
ReplyDeleteUntil conditions are safe, humane, and provide food, shelter, and peace, in all of the world where people are trying to live, sadly, I suspect we won't hear the end of these tragedies :( I do hope and pray that those people can weather their situation. Heck, almost reminds me of slave trade ship descriptions, well, sans the shackles.
ReplyDeleteWow I went to the site and am shocked at how very small the boats are! They pack them in like sardines! How sad.
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How these dealers in human beings fit so many in little cayucos is so criminal, imagine the condition of those 9 Mexicans found stuffed in the trunk of a car at the border, do these "people pushers" have no end to their greed? Geez. CATHY
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