Around 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya’s coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest migrant tragedy off North Africa. The “large number of migrants” are believed to have died because of high waves which swamped their vessel after[Read More…]
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India Doesn’t Respect Us, AKI Victims Group Chair Says
The Chairperson of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) victims’ group, Ebrima Sagnia, took a swipe at Indian authorities, saying they don’t respect victims’ families. He made this remark on Friday as their ongoing case at the Banjul High Court was adjourned for continuation. Up to 19 families have filed a lawsuit[Read More…]
Abdoullah D. Jaiteh: “It Is A Tragedy For Us”
In wake of the boat that has reportedly vanished at sea, Abdoullah D. Jaiteh has expressed shock over the passengers who are believed dead after the embarkation capsized between Senegal and Mauritania. “We understand that because of lack of opportunities, many youths want to go to Europe in search of[Read More…]