Many hundreds have just drowned in the latest incident,
Several thousands have drowned over the last few years.
They come from all parts of the Muslim world, and from parts torn apart by war and unrest
They make their way to Libya, because it is the most lawless of the Maghreb states,
and from there they try to get to Italy, and thence into Europe.
The numbers iinvolved are already in the high tens of thousands, and most are young men,
who no doubt have families ready to join them ...
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