(20 Aug 2016) Two hundred seventy-seven migrants and refugees were rescued from the Mediterranean, 17 miles (30,6 kilometres) north of Sabratah, Libya, by a Spanish non-governmental organisation on Saturday.
At least one body was recovered during the rescue operation by Proactiva Open Arms.
Nineteen-year-old Maoulit from Somalia died from tuberculosis during the journey, according to his family, who were travelling with him.
After the rescue, the migrants and refugees were transferred to an Italian navy ship that was to take them to Sicily.
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