Photos: African migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea

Migrant Offshore Station (MOAS) rescued 434 African migrants from three over-crowded, dangerously deflated rubber boats early yesterday morning, October 20th.

All 434 individuals, from various African nationalities including Nigeria, were brought safely aboard the rescue ship. Among them are 8 children who are now being cared for by the Red Cross medical team. More photos after the cut.