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British navy ship rescues 377 migrants off the coast of Libya
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) A Royal British navy ship has rescued 377 migrants off the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean, a statement by the Ministry of Defence said.
The British Navy ship (HMS Enterprise), was called upon to join the Italian-led mission to provide "life-saving assistance" along with other European ships, which were involved in saving more than 4,000 migrants in 20 operations, the ministry added.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: "Once again, our Royal Navy has rescued a large number of migrants from the Mediterranean."Our focus remains on smashing the criminal smuggling gangs who are putting innocent lives at risk," he added.
"HMS Enterprise is well equipped for that task, as is the frigate HMS Richmond, which we have also now offered to the mission."
The news comes following an announcement earlier this week that the UK is to offer HMS Richmond to support the boarding and seizing of vessels in the southern Mediterranean which belong to criminal gangs.
The ship will also stand ready to assist with search and rescue operations.
The British Navy ship (HMS Enterprise), was called upon to join the Italian-led mission to provide "life-saving assistance" along with other European ships, which were involved in saving more than 4,000 migrants in 20 operations, the ministry added.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said: "Once again, our Royal Navy has rescued a large number of migrants from the Mediterranean."Our focus remains on smashing the criminal smuggling gangs who are putting innocent lives at risk," he added.
"HMS Enterprise is well equipped for that task, as is the frigate HMS Richmond, which we have also now offered to the mission."
The news comes following an announcement earlier this week that the UK is to offer HMS Richmond to support the boarding and seizing of vessels in the southern Mediterranean which belong to criminal gangs.
The ship will also stand ready to assist with search and rescue operations.
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