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34 Refugees, Including Small Children, Drown Off Coast of Libya

HeadlineMay 25, 2017

The Italian coast guard says at least 34 refugees—including many small toddlers—have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya Wednesday as the refugees were trying to reach Europe. Their deaths come as a new report says as many as 6.6 million people are waiting in countries around the Mediterranean, hoping to emigrate to Europe.

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