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At least 57 Migrants Die In Shipwreck Off Libyan Coast
As many as 57 people are missing and presumed dead after a boat carrying African migrants capsized off Libya's coast on July 26, United States Migration official Safa Mhsehli confirmed. Almost 18 of the migrants were rescued and taken to the shore by fishermen and Libya's coastguard. At least 20 women and two children were among those who drowned. The boat left on July 25 with 75 people on board.
Tags: boat accident, Africa, MigrantLivesMatter, Migrant crisis, Migrants
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Kolkata Puja Pandal Replaces Goddess Idol With Migrant Woman
The Barisha Club of Kolkata is paying special tribute to migrant workers by replacing the Goddess Durga idol this year with a migrant woman carrying her toddler. Saluting the migrants-crisis during pandemic, the pandal has picked “Relief” as theme. Besides, an idol of a daughter, carrying an owl, a duck and elephant-headed sibling representing Ganesha, will also be installed. Designed by Rintu Das, the weapon-less idols will depict 'hunger'… read-more
Tags: Goddess Durga, Durga Puja, West Bengal, Kolkata, Migrant Workers, MigrantLivesMatter, Tribute
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Greece to Construct New Migrant Centre in Lesbos After Moria Burns Down
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the construction of a new and 'permanent migrant centre' in Lesbos. The decision came after the overpopulated camp in Moria caught fire last week, leaving more than 12,000 people without shelter. While the migrants are seeking an opportunity to settle in other European Union countries, the people of Lesbos are also resisting the 'permanent migrant center' saying it will overcrowd the small island.
Tags: Greece, MigrantLivesMatter, European Union, Italy, Migrant crisis
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