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Over 100 migrants hijack a merchant vessel that rescued them off Libya's coast, demanding the crew to head towards Malta. However, Malta's military denies entry into its waters, considering the ship carrying the migrants. Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini describes the hijackers as "pirates." This incident occurs amidst the EU's decision to end navy patrols in the Mediterranean, following a request by Italy, leading to debates on migration policies and rescue missions.
Wednesday, 27 March, 2019