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Thursday, 22 September 2016

Migrant boat capsizes, at least 43 dead

A BOAT CARRYING 600 MIGRANTS CAPSIZED off the coast of Kafr El Sheikh, killing at least 43 people, officials told Reuters. Rescue workers were able to save 150 people, including Egyptians, Syrians, and Africans, and the fate of the others onboard is still unclear. The destination of the boat has not been made clear, but security sources told Reuters they believed it was headed for Italy. Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has for the prosecution of those responsible for the disaster and promised medical assistance for the victims for the capsizing, according to Al Masry Al Youm. Egypt is currently working on drafting a law to help combat illegal immigration flows out of Egypt, President Abdelfattah El Sisi said in an address at the Summit for Refugees and Migrants at the 71st United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.

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