Mediterranean: NGOs to Italy: Stop Obstructing Our Lifesaving Activities at Sea ― First Anniversary of Cutro Tragedy ― Prosecution in Iuventa Crew Trial Asks for Charges to be Dropped ― European Ombudsman Calls for Changes to EU Search and Rescue Rules and Inquiry into Deaths in Mediterranean
A group of NGOs that undertake search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean have called on the Italian authorities to desist from obstructing their work on the anniversary of the adoption of controversial legislation. Survivors and relatives of the victims of the...
Mediterranean: Italy-Albania Deal Takes Another Step Forward ― Syrian Refugees Go Back and Forth Between Cyprus and Lebanon Despite Apparent Return Agreement ― More Crossings and Deaths as Italian Legislation Partly Blamed for 3000 Drownings in 2023
The Albanian parliament has voted to approve a deal for the country to house thousands of asylum seekers for Italy, despite protests from both opposition MPs and human rights groups. More than 100 Syrian refugees are stuck in limbo following a spat between Cyprus and...
Mediterranean: Ongoing Crossings and Rescue Efforts Despite Criminalisation of Rescue Organisations by Italian Authorities – Open Arms Ship Facing 20-Days of Detention While Ocean Viking Returns to Sea – Italian MPs Approve Migration Deal With Albania – Cyprus Praised for “Successful” Migration Strategy Amid Increase in Far-right Violence
Despite the death of at least 75 people in the Mediterranean since the beginning of 2024, people continue risking their lives to reach European shores. The Open Arms rescue ship is facing a 20-day detention order while the Ocean Viking has completed its second...