On 15 September 2014, a ship sank off the Libya coast with up to 250 refugees on board. More than 200 people are believed to have drowned. 36 people have been rescued and were taken to a hospital.
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| Refugees and immigration |
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| Migrant vehicle incidents |
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Operation Poseidon (EU, 2006–2015)
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Operation Hermes (EU, 2011–2013)
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Operation Mare Nostrum (Italy, 2013–2014)
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Operation Triton (EU, 2014–2018)
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Operation Themis (EU, 2018–present)
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Operation Sophia (EU Navfor Med, 2015–present)
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Operation Poseidon Rapid Intervention (EU, 2015–present)
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Migrant Offshore Aid Station (NGO, 2014–2017)
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Proactiva Open Arms (NGO, 2015–2018)
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Aquarius Dignitus (NGO SOS Méditerranée, 2015–present)
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Jugend Rettet (NGO, 2016–2017)
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| Migrant camps |
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| Border barriers |
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