Dead Newborn Baby Recovered From Migrant Boat In Italy

The body of a newborn baby has been recovered from a boat carrying migrants during a rescue operation off the Italian island of Lampedusa.

Reports say the mother is thought to have given birth during the journey from North Africa and the death is being investigated.

According to the reports, more than 8,000 migrants have arrived in Lampedusa over the past three days.

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen is due to visit the island on Sunday after Italy asked for EU help.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the country was being placed under “unsustainable pressure” as a result of the migrant influx.

Ms Meloni is pushing for a European Union naval blockade to prevent boats from crossing the Mediterranean to reach Italian shores.

BBC