More than 1,800 migrants have been rescued off the coast of Italy in the most recent exodus of North African residents, AFP reported Tuesday.
Italy's coast guard said the rescues occurred during five operations on Monday after 1,300 arrived in Sicily. Irish military ship also recovered 13 bodies during an emergency operation for a ship that carried 522 people.
The cause of death for those killed is unknown, but migrants die on trips to Europe often from dehydration or sun exposure, according to AFP.
The EU has been facing pressure to do more for migrants and refugees who attempt to cross dangerous Mediterranean waters to get to Europe.
More than 1,900 migrants have died this year from the journey, the International Organization for Migration said.
