CAIRO — At least 74 bodies of African migrants have washed ashore in western Libya, the Libyan Red Crescent said Tuesday, the latest tragedy at sea along a perilous but increasingly popular trafficking route to Europe. The Red Crescent posted photographs of dozens of bodies in white and black bags, lined up along the shore. The Red Crescent appealed for help on Facebook, saying there are no vehicles to transport the bodies. The European Union has plans to halt the tide by training the Libyan coast guard and stepping up co-operation with neighbouring Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt. He denied allegations by critics that the deal would pave the way for the resettlement of migrants inside Libya.

Source: Libya Today February 21, 2017 09:31 UTC