169 bodies were found and others went missing.
Italian president said hundred of migrants died. The Somali ambassador to Egypt told BBC Arabic that more than 400 refugees are thought to have drowned.
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400 migrants drown in Mediterranean while crossing to Europe
19 April 2016
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More than 400 migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after four overcrowded boats capsized whilst crossing from Egypt to Italy, reported BBC Arabic citing Somalia
Most of those who died were Somalis and only 29 were saved in the shocking accident, according to Egyptian media reports.
169 bodies were found and others went missing.
Italian president said hundred of migrants died. The Somali ambassador to Egypt told BBC Arabic that more than 400 refugees are thought to have drowned.
169 bodies were found and others went missing.
Italian president said hundred of migrants died. The Somali ambassador to Egypt told BBC Arabic that more than 400 refugees are thought to have drowned.
