Most African Refugees From Ship Deported
From Times Wire Reports
Italy deported most of the African migrants who arrived on a ship operated by German relief agency Cap Anamur, putting 25 on a plane to Ghana. A few who were taken off the plane for causing a disturbance also will be expelled, officials said.
The 37 migrants were permitted to dock in Sicily on July 12. The Interior Ministry said one Nigerian had been allowed to stay in return for aiding an investigation into the ship’s voyage.
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