A boat carrying migrants from Afghanistan and other countries capsized near the Italian coast, killing 59 people, including young children.
According to local authorities and media, the ship, carrying about 200 immigrants from Afghanistan, Iran, etc., left Turkey a few days ago, but ran aground near the coast of southern Calabria on the 26th in bad weather, and then capsized. It means that it is believed that
Footage released by the Italian Coast Guard shows a simple wooden boat washed ashore.
At least 59 people have been confirmed dead so far, including a few months old baby, according to local media, and the search for missing persons continues.
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni commented, ``It is a criminal act to put 200 people on a 20-meter boat in bad weather,'' and showed a willingness to pursue the responsibility of the brokerage.
According to the United Nations, about 2,000 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean each year in recent years. We should take appropriate measures,” he said.