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21/07/2015
LÉ Niamh Rescues Over 250 Migrants In Libya
Irish navy vessel LÉ Niamh has rescued 256 migrants following a Search and Rescue Operation 90 kilometres north-east of Tripoli, Libya.
On 19 July, 98 migrants were rescued from a rubber craft 76 KM North West of Tripoli. The LÉ Niamh was involved in a joint operation with the Italian Navy to transfer 200 migrants from a wooden barge to the Italian Naval Vessel SIRIO.
The LÉ Niamh departed Ireland on Friday 10 July.
(CD)
On 19 July, 98 migrants were rescued from a rubber craft 76 KM North West of Tripoli. The LÉ Niamh was involved in a joint operation with the Italian Navy to transfer 200 migrants from a wooden barge to the Italian Naval Vessel SIRIO.
The LÉ Niamh departed Ireland on Friday 10 July.
(CD)
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