The sea rescue organization Sea-Watch is initiating legal action against German border controls. With the renewed extension of controls since September 2024 and the latest proposals by CDU chairman Friedrich Merz, Sea-Watch believes that not only central principles of the European Union but also fundamental human rights have been violated. The organization is, therefore, calling…
DetailsThis factsheet outlines a summary of political developments and operational updates regarding our ships and aircraft from July to September 2024. 1. Political developments The “Flussi” Decree-law, a new attempt to hinder our aerial operations On October 11th, the Italian Government officially published the “Decreto Flussi”, with the aim to target civil airborne operations, including…
DetailsOne and a half year has passed since the state crime near Pylos was committed, which led to the death of more than 600 people migrating to Europe. Despite the irrefutable evidence and testimonies of shipwreck survivors, those responsible for this crime have not yet been brought before the judicial authorities. In fact, the perpetrators…
DetailsThe ultra-right Italian government under Giorgia Meloni continues its crackdown on civil search and rescue. Today, on December 4, 2024, the Italian Senate decided about a change in law, which will lead to civil rescue ships being detained and seized much faster than before. Moreover, the amendment renders the constitutional principle of personal responsibility for…
DetailsOn November 12, 2024, Abdallah El Said, activist and president of the Enfants de la Lune association in Médenine, was taken into custody by the Tunisian Economic and Financial Investigation Unit. After a lengthy interrogation, the charges against him remain unclear but appear to be primarily linked to his humanitarian work supporting unaccompanied minors, refugees,…
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