Thousands of migrants rescued in Mediterranean: Italy

‘Italy says thousands of migrants have been rescued over the weekend in the Mediterranean off the coast of Libya amid a surge in the number of people crossing the sea.

The Italian coastguard and navy said on Sunday that some 4,800 migrants were saved over the weekend and 10 bodies were recovered in what is said to be the biggest rescue mission of its kind so far this year.

According to reports, about 10 Italian vessels, including four private boats and a French ship, took part in the rescue operation off Libya.’

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