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Hundreds are feared dead in the latest boating tragedy off the coast of Italy (Photo: Frontex)

More than 300 dead in latest migrant tragedy

Calls are being made for the EU to step up its sea operations after some 330 people are feared dead after trying to make their way from Libya to Italy.

The UN refugee agency (UNCHR) on Wednesday (11 February) said hundreds are thought to have perished over the weekend after embarking from Libya towards the Italian coast on four dinghies.

"Saving lives should be our top priority. Europe cannot afford to do too little too late,” said UNHCR Europe bureau director Vincent Cochetel in ...

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Hundreds are feared dead in the latest boating tragedy off the coast of Italy (Photo: Frontex)

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