/ 5 January 2001

MOROCCAN FISHERMEN MISSING IN BIG SEAS

SIX Moroccan fishermen have gone missing after their small boats were swamped in heavy seas off Morocco’s Atlantic coast, regional maritime officials said. The men’s vessels had sunk on Tuesday during foul weather conditions near the port of Sidi Ifni. Another 36 fishermen who had experienced trouble in the same area were rescued by a naval ship. – AFP