Eighty-four migrants are missing after their inflatable dinghy sank off the Libyan coast, the International Organization for Migration says. The dinghy was found taking on water in rough seas after the Italian coast guard received a satellite phone call. It diverted the merchant ship to rescue 26 survivors and bring them to Italy. A spokesperson for the coastguard said similar boats used by people smugglers could hold 100-120 people, and were usually full.
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