Ambassador: It is shocking and unpleasant over Somali migrant deaths

ROMA (Mareeg.com)-Somali embassy in Italy has Wednesday expressed shock and concern over Somali youths who put every day their lives at risk their by crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach European countriesNor Hassan Hussein known as (Nor Adde), Somali ambassador toItalyadvised young asylum seekers to avoid gambling their lives on the high seas by irregular boats while attempting to enter illegally to Europe from North African coasts such asLibyaandTunisia. "Somali government is setting up plans to prevent and minimize young Somalis migrating from the country. I call on parents to recommend their children not to attempt such dangerous journey that is a "matter of life and death", said Somali ambassador toItaly. This move followed after Six Somali and four Eritreans died at sea, while 48 people were rescued on Tuesday night by the Italian Coastguard and military ships around 60 miles south of theislandofLampedusa. According to UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) estimates, more than 1500 people drowned or went missing while crossing the Mediterranean on their way toEuropein 2011, making it the deadliest stretch of water for refugees last year share with twitter Wararka Maanta RSS news in English RSS If you feel that the service we offer is of value to you, you may choose to donate any amount to our PayPal account above