At least 59 migrants dead in shipwreck off Italy
One survivor was arrested on migrant trafficking charges, customs police said.
"The government is committed to preventing departures, and with them the unfolding of these tragedies, and will continue to do so." European Commission President Ursula van der Leyen said she was "deeply saddened" by the incident, adding that the "loss of life of innocent migrants is a tragedy". She said it was crucial to "redouble our efforts" to make progress on reforming EU asylum rules to tackle the challenges regarding migration to Europe.
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