Italy mourns 'day of tears' for shipwrecked migrants

Name: Italy mourns 'day of tears' for shipwrecked migrants
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P201S
Description: Of the 500 African migrants who were on board a ship that sank off the coast of Italy, it's estimated that more than 300 have died. Jonathan Rugman of International Television News reports on the events of the tragedy and a call by Italy's prime minister for Europe to set up humanitarian corridors for migrant boats.

Clip: Season 2013 | 3m 21s

Of the 500 African migrants who were on board a ship that sank off the coast of Italy, it's estimated that more than 300 have died. Jonathan Rugman of International Television News reports on the events of the tragedy and a call by Italy's prime minister for Europe to set up humanitarian corridors for migrant boats.

Aired: 10/04/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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Italy mourns 'day of tears' for shipwrecked migrants

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