500 migrants arrive in Lampedusa

Just over 500 migrants have arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa on two boats. The Italian media said 225 migrants were on a boat which arrived early this morning. Among them were 30 women and 12 children. The rest, including 19 women and five...

Just over 500 migrants have arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa on two boats.

The Italian media said 225 migrants were on a boat which arrived early this morning. Among them were 30 women and 12 children.

The rest, including 19 women and five children, were on a second boat intercepted by the Italian coastguard.

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