17 migrants die after boat sinks in Mediterranean — Pajhwok

KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 17 migrants have died while attempting to reach Spain’s Balearic Islands across the Mediterranean Sea, a media report said on Wednesday. Reuters reported that two survivors from North Africa told rescue workers in the Balearic Islands that 19 people had originally been on board the vessel and 17 of them died after spending 15 days at sea. It said the two survivors, who were suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition, were taken to hospital for treatment. Spanish authorities said the boat was found about 13 nautical miles southwest of the island of Mallorca. According to the report, a rescue helicopter was dispatched to search the area for any additional survivors or victims.