Every year, thousands of Africans risk their lives to get to Europe. Many loose their lives in this venture, few are able to get to Europe and the fortunate are rescued.
1500 Europe-bound African men, women and children were rescued in the last 48 hours off Libya shores by Libyan Coast Guard and MSF Sea. The illegal African migrant were stranded at sea on the verge of drowning as they were cruising on rubber boats towards Europe. Among those rescued by MSF Sea is this Nigerian couple and their children.
This family as can be seen by the picture are praying and most probably thanking God for being among the fortunate ones to be rescued.
Reports say that illegal immigration is surging especially with the start of spring, which is very suitable for immigration by sea. There are currently at least 300 thousand migrants in Libya waiting for a chance to be smuggled by boat to Europe.
-Photo by C Stramba-Badiali
Nigerian Family Pray After Being Rescued
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