The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed 'deep concern' for the fate of some 40 migrants on board a boat from Libya who  sent out SOS calls on Tuesday evening and yesterday morning but have not been heard or seen since.

UNHCR called on Malta and Italy to strengthen the search operations in order to save the lives of tens of persons at the mercy of the sea.

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