File photo: Monitoring groups spotted four rubber boats in trouble in the Mediterranean but Malta has suspended rescue operations in its waters over coronavirus fears. AP
File photo: Monitoring groups spotted four rubber boats in trouble in the Mediterranean but Malta has suspended rescue operations in its waters over coronavirus fears. AP

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UNHCR investigates Malta over claims of migrant interception

Fifty migrants were 200km from Tripoli when picked up by Libyan coastguard in Malta’s search and rescue area

The National

October 23, 2019