Five Dutch nationals rescued from Zanzibar ferry

Five Dutch nationals are among those rescued after a ferry carrying 280 people capsized off the coast of Zanzibar, killing at least 30 people.


At least two ‘Europeans’ are said to be among the dead but many people are still missing, according to the BBC.
Four of the five Dutch nationals are officials with the green party GroenLinks, including a parliamentary spokesman.

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