OMG! Forty African Migrants Suffocate To Death In Hold Of Overcrowded Libyan Boat

Date: 15-08-2015 8:46 pm (8 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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Despite the much publicised hazards of this trip and the thousands who have died beforehand, people continue to brave it just for that hope of a better life.
It’s really sad, especially for those who come from the more stable countries like Ghana and Nigeria where you can make a living if you fight hard enough…others simply do not have a choice.

At least 40 migrants have died in an overcrowded boat in the Mediterranean, the Italian navy has said.
Some 320 others were rescued when the vessel was intercepted off Libya, reports the BBC.
The dead were found in the fishing boat’s hold. It is thought they died after inhaling fumes from the engine, the rescue vessel’s captain said.
The fishing boat was apparently taking on water when it was spotted about 21 nautical miles (39km) off the Libyan coast and south of the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said rescuers were “still counting the victims”, but that about 320 people had been rescued. Those rescued included about 10 women, as well as children.

The commander of the naval vessel involved in the rescue said his officers had encountered distressing scenes when they boarded the fishing boat.
European officials say the plight of migrants, almost 250,000 of whom have crossed by boat to the continent this year, is “beyond urgent”.
So far this year, more than 2,000 migrants have died trying to cross the sea to Europe, the UN says.


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Posted: at 15-08-2015 08:46 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- DJSNIPPER at 15-08-2015 09:02 PM (8 years ago)
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Why did they die?? They died because of bad politicians, African bad president and looters.
Posted: at 15-08-2015 09:02 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- PoliticxGuru at 15-08-2015 09:08 PM (8 years ago)
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hustling continues
Posted: at 15-08-2015 09:08 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- OOSSYY at 15-08-2015 09:17 PM (8 years ago)
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NAWAOOOHHH, PEOPLE NO DEY HEAR
Posted: at 15-08-2015 09:17 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- SOGaiya at 15-08-2015 09:27 PM (8 years ago)
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Waoo a tragedy
Posted: at 15-08-2015 09:27 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Ritabrenice at 15-08-2015 09:32 PM (8 years ago)
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Chai, unto hustling things dem just kpai just like dat, too bad
Posted: at 15-08-2015 09:32 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 15-08-2015 09:58 PM (8 years ago)
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hustle go time no dey stop
Posted: at 15-08-2015 09:58 PM (8 years ago) | Grande Master
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- babafero at 15-08-2015 10:06 PM (8 years ago)
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after men go struggle like this come marry woman, the woman go begin do rubbish
Posted: at 15-08-2015 10:06 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dareper at 15-08-2015 10:19 PM (8 years ago)
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Very bad
Posted: at 15-08-2015 10:19 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- beneno at 15-08-2015 10:37 PM (8 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 15-08-2015 10:37 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- winace at 15-08-2015 10:39 PM (8 years ago)
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Hmmm may their souls rest in peaace sha.
Posted: at 15-08-2015 10:39 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Hybeem at 16-08-2015 12:07 AM (8 years ago)
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Yankee na must? Well RIP to the hustlers
Posted: at 16-08-2015 12:07 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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- suberah at 16-08-2015 12:27 AM (8 years ago)
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R I P
Posted: at 16-08-2015 12:27 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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- chealseafc at 16-08-2015 12:34 AM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: babafero on 15-08-2015 10:06 PM
after men go struggle like this come marry woman, the woman go begin do rubbish

my brother so you dey follow me see the thing?.
RIP to the dead.
Posted: at 16-08-2015 12:34 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- elchymo at 16-08-2015 03:32 AM (8 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 16-08-2015 03:32 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- moralemike07 at 16-08-2015 06:07 AM (8 years ago)
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RIP, life goes on.
Posted: at 16-08-2015 06:07 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- jossy4reall at 16-08-2015 06:50 AM (8 years ago)
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only if we go learn from what happen to others and only if God will save Africans from leadership disasters..... only then this kind of tragedy will reduce

Posted: at 16-08-2015 06:50 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- jossy4reall at 16-08-2015 06:56 AM (8 years ago)
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u need to see hundreds of dead bodies lying at the coast of Spain

Posted: at 16-08-2015 06:56 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Abubu86 at 16-08-2015 08:07 AM (8 years ago)
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That's sad  Cry When are we going to learn? Posterity will judge our leaders in Africa
Posted: at 16-08-2015 08:07 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- mensch at 16-08-2015 08:35 AM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: babafero on 15-08-2015 10:06 PM
after men go struggle like this come marry woman, the woman go begin do rubbish
   if so bro dont marry.

women are like that, they are very sweet and also bitter. once you understand them  that way, you cool down and manage them also notice them.
then all will be well.
Posted: at 16-08-2015 08:35 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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