tripoli libya coastguard intercept 299 migrants sub-saharan african countries two rubber boat east tripoli tuesday officials say migrants intercept near town zliten one several coastguard vessels italy repair deliver libya early year libya western shoreline main departure point migrants try reach europe boat many flee conflict poverty cross drop sharply since july arm group smuggle hub sabratha begin block departures pressure italy european state libya coastguard also become increasingly active patrol widely intercept migrants reach international rescue vessels oct. 24 18,800 migrants intercept far year accord international organisation migration 111,000 cross italy vast majority libya group pick tuesday bring back tripoli port transfer detention center tajoura suburb capital include 15 children 25 women say coastguard official ali al-shebrak reporter saw one newborn child cry hunger mother barely able walk give medical treatment ambulance refiles correct day week thursday tuesday libyan coast guard intercept nearly 300 migrants east tripoli