The 629 migrants, including pregnant women and scores of children, have been at the heart of a huge row between Malta and Italy since their maritime rescue by French charity SOS Mediterranee on Saturday.
Wahamiaji 629, wakiwemo wanawake wajawazito na watoto wengi, wamekuwa kiini cha mzozo mkubwa kati ya Malta na Italia tangu kuokolewa kwao baharini na shirika la misaada la Ufaransa SOS Mediterranee siku ya Jumamosi.