“A patrol boat from the so-called Libyan coast guard intervened violently a few minutes ago just as the Mare Jonio was rescuing a vessel in danger in international waters”. This was reported by the NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans. The events would have occurred late in the afternoon today, Thursday 4 April.
The organisation, involved with its Mare Jonio vessel in rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean, claims that “Libyan militiamen fired shots into the water and into the air, creating panic and causing several people to fall into the water”. ”.
“The Mare Jonio team – explained by the NGO – is recovering and protecting shipwrecked women. We ask that the Italian government intervene immediately to stop the violent, dangerous and criminal behavior of the so-called Libyan coast guard.”
🔴 LIBYA PATROL BOAT SHOOTS AT SHIPWRECKERS AND RESCUERS #MAREJONIO
The testimony of Denny Castiglione, head of mission of Mediterranea #SavingHumans after the violent attack by the CD. Libyan coast guard during the rescue of 58 people in international waters 👇 pic.twitter.com/vC3bafo73s
— Mediterranea Saving Humans (@RescueMed) April 4, 2024
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