Two Italian officers to stand trial over deadly 2013 shipwreck

Rome, Sept 16 (AFP) Two Italian officers accused of delaying the response to a 2013 shipwreck in which some 260 migrants drowned will stand trial for manslaughter, an Italy court ruled Monday.

Dozens of children died after repeated SOS calls were ignored ahead of the tragedy. The trial will begin on December 3 in Rome. (AFP) SCY

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