Dutch government blocks Sea-Watch 3 and other NGO ships with a new policy, citing concerns for ‘safety,’ while people are left to drown

Today, a new policy imposed by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will take effect, which has severe implications on Sea-Watch and other NGOs operating ships under the Dutch flag. The policy change implemented hastily and without a transition period for Sea-Watch, demonstrates the lengths the Dutch government is willing to go to,…