Survivors say they set fire to clothes to try to get help after the boat 's engine stopped . 200 people died when a boat capsized off the Italian island of Italy . Italian authorities estimate that At least 111 people are still unaccounted for . Rights group Amnesty International called for both Italy and the European Union to do more to safeguard the thousands who risk their lives each year in the hope of protection or a better life , rather than focusing on closing off the borders . `` Today is a day of tears , '' Izabella Cooper says , as Lampedusa marks a day of mourning .
Survivors say they set fire to clothes to try to get help after the boat 's engine stopped . 200 people died when a boat capsized off the Italian island of Italy . Italian authorities estimate that At least 111 people are still unaccounted for . `` Today is a day of tears , '' Izabella Cooper says , as Lampedusa marks a day of mourning .