Italy blocks ship of migrants fleeing Libya

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Series Details 16.3.11
Publication Date 16/03/2011
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A Moroccan ferry carrying 1,800 people fleeing Libya, the Mistral Express, was reported to be standing off Sicily on the 15 March 2011 after the Italian authorities denied it permission to enter port for refuelling.
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France24, 15.3.11: Italy blocks ferry fleeing Libya http://www.france24.com/en/20110315-italy-blocks-ferry-fleeing-libya-moroccan-refugees-migrants
EUObserver, 16.3.11: Italy blocks refugee boat from Libya http://euobserver.com/9/31996
ESO: Background information: EU ministers cool to Italy’s call for aid http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-ministers-cool-to-italys-call-for-aid/
BBC News, 15.3.11: Italy blocks ferry of Moroccans fleeing Libya http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12743356
EUObserver, 23.3.11: Tunisian migrant: EU treatment is 'shameful' http://euobserver.com/9/32043
BBC News, 23.3.11: Italy to hold Tunisia talks over Lampedusa migrants http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12827118
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