UN DEEPLY CONCERNED AT RISING DEATHS FROM BOAT ACCIDENTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

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Web version   New York May 13 2014 11:00AM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Syrian refugees are rescued in the Mediterranean Sea by the Italian navy. UNHCR is concerned about the number of vessels sinking in the attempt to reach Europe. Photo: UNHCR/A. d'Amato UN DEEPLY CONCERNED AT RISING DEATHS FROM BOAT ACCIDENTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN The United Nations today voiced deep concern at the rising death toll from boat accidents in the Mediterranean Sea this year as increasing numbers of asylum-seekers and refugees make the journey on unsafe vessels, often at the hands of ruthless smugglers. Read more RELATED Amid rise in Mediterranean crossings, UN urges solutions for refugees seeking safety The United Nations refugee agency today stressed the need to find durable solutions for those making the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean, as it reported that the Italian navy had rescued some 6,000 people who had set out from Libya in overcrowded boats over the past four days alone. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media