More than 11,000 migrants reached the shores of Italy for one week

"Last year, we identified the end of April the 96 victims. This year, there are already 900 dead."

A steady stream of migrants continued to land on Friday on the Italian coast. Rescued by the Coast Guard, these men and women, who are mostly in sub-Saharan Africa, survived the perilous journey across the Mediterranean sea. In the last six days, more than 11,000 migrants have used this route to reach Europe.

"Compared to last year, the number of migrants reached the coast of Italy is quite similar, said Flavio Di Giacomo, the International Organization for Migration (IMO) .This has changed, however, c 'is the number of deaths. Last year, we identified the end of April the 96 victims. This year, with shipwrecks in recent days, there are already 900 dead. ''

Each day brings dramatic stories. In Palermo, the police arrested five men accused of thrown overboard Christians, following a brawl on a boat.

In addition, the Coast Guard gathered migrants who suffered severe burns. The survivors explained that a gas cylinder exploded before their departure, while they were in a shed in Libya. They then spent two days at sea. A young woman did not survive.