An intervention by a speedboat, labelled as Libyan Coast Guard, during one of today’s rescue operation caused several deaths today in the Central Med, 14nm off Libya. During our first-aid delivery for a rubber boat with approximately 150 migrants on board, a Libyan Coast Guard vessel arrived and attacked the refugees, entering the rubber boat…
DetailsThis is the story of Base, a child refugee from Eritrea. We’ve not used his real name, or his photograph, to protect his identity, but he currently has achieved refugee status in England. His story is like many others. It is real, and heartbreaking, and it is a factual account of his incredible journey. This…
DetailsWhile EU citizens are having croissants or a hard-boiled egg for breakfast, going for a walk with their dogs or visiting their relatives, 51 migrants woke up on board of the Sea-Watch 2: For the first time refugees have spent a night on our ship. Due to logistical reasons they will be picked up by…
DetailsAnother day off the Libyan coast is coming to an end. The stories that were shared by the migrants on board today left the whole crew in consternation: Years of captivity and torture in Libya plus living conditions beneath human dignity have left visible – and invisible – marks: Many of the men suffer from fresh…
DetailsSea-Watch demands a #safepassage and claims respect for the civil SAR fleet by all actors, as 10th mission launches. Our vessel Sea-Watch 2 is setting sails today for its 10th mission this year. More than 15 000 people in distress have been helped by the Crews of Sea-Watch so far, however 2016 is the most…
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