At least 77 people died when a boat carrying migrants sank off Syria, an official says
The incident was deadliest so far as a surging number of Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinians have been trying to flee crisis-hit Lebanon by sea for a better future in Europe.
ARIDA BORDER CROSSING, Lebanon — At least 77 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants sank off Syria this week, the country's health minister said Friday, amid fears the death toll could be far higher.
The incident was deadliest so far as a surging number of Lebanese, Syrians, and Palestinians have been trying to flee by sea for a better future in Europe. Tens of thousands have lost their jobs while the Lebanese
