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October 3, 2018

Shipwreck off Morocco Kills 34 Refugees Heading to Spain
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At least 34 refugees have drowned off of the Moroccan coast, according
to the United Nations. A local activist says authorities failed to
respond to the shipwreck for 36 hours after it was reported. Tens of
thousands have attempted the perilous journey from Morocco to Europe by
boat so far this year. The U.N. has recorded 1,700 refugee deaths in the
Mediterranean since the start of 2018.