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Italian Authorities Seize Migrant Charity Ship Following Numerous Rescues
immigration2 years ago

Italian Authorities Seize Migrant Charity Ship Following Numerous Rescues

Italian authorities have impounded a vessel operated by Spanish charity Open Arms after it conducted multiple rescues of migrants stranded in the Mediterranean. The boat was detained for 20 days and the captain and head of mission were questioned. The charity is expected to receive a fine for an alleged breach of rules requiring immediate sailing to port after a rescue. The Italian government, which takes a hard line against illegal immigration, passed new rules in February to crack down on rescue vessels. Migrant arrivals in Italy have nearly doubled this year compared to 2022.

via Reuters|
#immigration#immigration-crackdown#italy
"Spain's Search and Rescue Efforts Yield Results: Missing Migrant Vessel Found"
migration2 years ago

"Spain's Search and Rescue Efforts Yield Results: Missing Migrant Vessel Found"

Spain's Maritime Rescue Service has rescued 86 people sailing in a canoe-like vessel, but it is unclear if they are from one of the three boats carrying roughly 300 migrants from Senegal to the Canary Islands that have been missing for 15 days. Spanish authorities have alerted boats in the area to remain on the lookout for other missing migrant vessels. The Atlantic migration passage is one of the deadliest routes, with at least 951 migrants dying while trying to reach Spain by sea in the first half of 2023.

via DW (English)|
#canary-islands#migrant-rescue#migration
Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat seized by Italian authorities during life-saving mission.
world2 years ago

Banksy-funded migrant rescue boat seized by Italian authorities during life-saving mission.

A migrant rescue boat commissioned by street artist Banksy was seized by Italian authorities after it disobeyed orders to dock in Sicily. The boat, named Louise Michel, was on a life-saving mission and had rescued 178 migrants off the coast of Libya before heading to help others off the coast of Malta. Italy's coast guard said it wanted to keep the boat from picking up too many people and potentially putting their safety at risk. The Mediterranean Sea is considered the deadliest route for migrants and asylum seekers in the world.

via Insider|
#banksy#human-rights#italy
Italy seizes Banksy-funded migrant rescue ship in response to increased crossings.
world2 years ago

Italy seizes Banksy-funded migrant rescue ship in response to increased crossings.

A rescue ship funded by Banksy was seized by Italy's coast guard after it disobeyed instructions to head to Sicily after carrying out a migrant rescue operation. The ship, named MV Louise Michel, eventually docked in Lampedusa with 178 migrants on board. The coast guard said it wanted to prevent the ship from taking too many people on board, thereby putting their safety at risk. The NGO Louise Michel said it was ready to fight against the decision.

via Reuters|
#banksy#coast-guard#italy