Italy 's Frontex picks up the migrants between Tuesday and Wednesday morning . The migrants , who sailed from Syria , include women and children . Italy is a major gateway into Mediterranean for migrants who come by sea from North Africa . The Italian navy said it rescued more than 1,000 migrants from several overcrowded boats in the Mediterranean between Tuesday and Wednesday morning . Some migrants come from European nations , others from war-torn countries like Syria .
Italy 's Frontex picks up the migrants between Tuesday and Wednesday morning . The migrants , who sailed from Syria , include women and children . Italy is a major gateway into Mediterranean for migrants who come by sea from North Africa . Some migrants come from European nations , others from war-torn countries like Syria .