China News Service, August 21. According to Euronet’s report on the 21st, the United Nations refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration issued a joint statement stating that a ship carrying refugees had suddenly exploded in the Mediterranean Sea. At least 45 people, including 5 children, were killed in the sea.

  According to reports, after the explosion of the refugee boat, local fishermen discovered the situation and rescued the refugees who fell into the water. 37 refugees from Senegal, Mali, Chad and Ghana were rescued. These refugees arrived in Zuwarah, Libya. ) Detained by the police after the port.

  The rescued refugees said that the cause of the shipwreck was an engine explosion.

  The United Nations Refugee Agency and the International Organization for Migration call on relevant countries to investigate the incident, and urge all countries to respond quickly to such incidents and systematically provide a safe haven for rescued persons at sea to avoid rescue delays and lack of rescue. (Boyuan)