MOROCCO, July 13 - Coast guards of the Royal Navy, on maritime patrol in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, have rescued, during the period of Eid from July 9 to 12, 257 would-be immigrants, having attempted a perilous crossing on board makeshift boats, kayaks and even by swimming, a military source said.

The rescued people, mostly Sub-Saharans, including women and children, an Afghan and a Yemeni, were transported safely to the nearest ports of the Kingdom, after receiving the necessary care on board the fighting units of the Royal Navy, according to the same source.

MAP 12 July 2022