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Echoes of Australia's Tampa crisis as Italy rejects rescue boat

An Italian Coast Guard boat approaches the Aquarius ship

An Italian Coast Guard boat approaches the Aquarius ship Source: AAP

Migrants and refugees on a rescue ship in the Mediterranean Sea are finally making the slow journey to Spain after being left stranded in waters between Italy and Malta since Saturday.


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By Tara Cosoleto

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Migrants and refugees on a rescue ship in the Mediterranean Sea are finally making the slow journey to Spain after being left stranded in waters between Italy and Malta since Saturday.



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