After Gun Threat and Discovery of Corpses: Italy detains Sea-Watch 5

Following the rescue of 6 people in international waters, Italian authorities have detained the civilian rescue vessel Sea-Watch 5 for 45 days under the Piantedosi Law. Additionally, the organization has been fined €7,500 euros. Despite being in radio contact with the so-called Libyan coastguard, the Italian authorities accuse Sea-Watch of failing to inform the Libyan…