At least 12 migrants dead in boat capsize off Egypt: Security

CAIRO (AFP) - At least 12 migrants drowned and 116 were rescued on Friday when their boat capsized off the coast near Egypt's second city Alexandria, a security official said.

Naval vessels were searching for more survivors, the official said, adding that those on board had left the country illegally.

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