Pirogue Carrying 52 Sub-Saharan Migrants Intercepted South of AlargoubKALLAS CONGRATULATES “AL-RIYADI BEIRUT” ON WINNING THE DUBAI BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Rabat – Elements of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in charge of coastal surveillance intercepted, on Sunday, 153 km south of Alargoub, a pirogue bound for the Canary Islands with 52 sub-Saharan irregular migrants on board, including 2 women, according to a statement by FAR General Staff.

The rescued people received the necessary care before being handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie for the usual administrative procedures, the same source added.

Source: Agency Morocaine De Presse

Caretaker Minister of Youth and Sports, George Kallas, congratulated the “Al-Riyadi Beirut” team on its victory in the 33rd edition of the Dubai Basketball Championship in the final match held today against the “Strong” Philippines team.

Kallas wished Al-Riyadi Beirut and the Lebanese Basketball Federation ‘all success and progress in their sports and national journey by achieving such a wonderful victory.’

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon