Home » Shipwreck off the coast of Libya: at least 57 people died

Shipwreck off the coast of Libya: at least 57 people died

by admin

According to reports from the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration, a shipwreck caused the death of 57 people off Khoms. “The boat would have capsized and according to the testimonies of the survivors brought ashore by fishermen and the coast guard, there were at least 20 women and two children among the drowned people,” writes Safa Msehli, spokesman for the United Nations in Geneva. “We are horrified by another loss of life off the Libyan coast. Silence and indifference are not excusable,” writes Federico Soda, IOM head of mission in Libya.

There is no information on the causes of the shipwreck, probably caused by the waves and the attempt to evade the control of ships in the area in every way, so as not to be returned to Libya where those who return – IOM denounce – are subjected to “arbitrary detention , extortion, acts of torture “.

The case

Twenty-two million in Tripoli. NGOs: “With those aid they violate human rights”

by Alessandra Ziniti


According to data collected by the IOM in the last week, from 18 to 24 July over two thousand migrants were intercepted in the central Mediterranean and brought back to Libya. A number that thus rises to 18,282 people since the beginning of the year, last year they were just over 11 thousand. Meanwhile, the NGO Sea Watch communicates on Twitter that they have been invited by the Libyan coast guard to leave the rescue scenario: “The Libyan authorities have tried to ban Sea Watch 3 from operating in international waters – writes the NGO on the social network – Intercept illegally shooting people, we are not surprised that they trample maritime law by trying to prevent us from rescuing. We will not be intimidated “.

See also  «Spirit of collaboration and responsibility to guarantee acceptance and integration»

Shooting against migrants at sea, the Prosecutor of Agrigento asks to investigate the Libyan coast guard for attempted shipwreck

by Alessandra Ziniti


.

You may also like

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More

Privacy & Cookies Policy