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Libya Review
6 days ago
- Libya Review
Libyan Militia Tried to Block Rescue of Migrants
A German humanitarian organization has accused a Libyan militia of attempting to disrupt a maritime rescue operation in the central Mediterranean, during which 30 migrants were saved from drowning. Sea-Watch, the Berlin-based NGO, reported that its SeaWatch5 vessel carried out a rescue mission on Thursday, saving dozens of people in distress at sea. However, the operation faced interference from what the group described as a 'Libyan militia.' 'Today, with our #SeaWatch5, we intervened to rescue 30 people in danger. On site, a Libyan militia tried to intimidate us—unsuccessfully. The shipwrecked individuals are now safe on board with us,' Sea-Watch said in a post on social media. The NGO emphasized that the rescued individuals were saved not only from drowning, but also from being pushed back to Libyan detention camps, which have been widely condemned for inhumane conditions. Following the rescue, Sea-Watch5 was assigned the port of Marina di Carrara in northern Italy as the official disembarkation site—a decision the organization criticized sharply. 'A disembarkation point unnecessarily and inhumanely far away, which we will reach after three days of sailing. The Italian political farce continues,' the statement added, referring to what they call intentional delays and obstacles in the Italian government's handling of migrant rescues. European NGOs have frequently raised concerns about the increasing collaboration between EU states and Libyan authorities, as well as the criminalization of search and rescue operations. Libya remains a major departure point for migrants attempting to reach Europe, many of whom risk their lives in unseaworthy boats. Tags: libyaMediterraneanmigrantsmilitiasSea-Watch
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Sea-Watch Rescues 30 Migrants Despite Libyan Militia Threats
By Ahmad El-Assasy Mediterranean Sea – The German NGO Sea-Watch reported that its vessel, Sea-Watch 5, successfully rescued 30 people in distress in the central Mediterranean today, despite attempted intimidation by an armed Libyan militia. According to the organization, the rescue operation was carried out amid harassment from Libyan forces, which attempted to deter the humanitarian crew. However, Sea-Watch stated that their team remained undeterred and brought all 30 migrants safely on board, saving them from both drowning and forced return to Libyan detention camps, which are widely criticized for human rights violations. The NGO confirmed it is now en route to Marina di Carrara, a port designated by Italian authorities as the disembarkation point. However, Sea-Watch denounced the decision, calling it "needlessly and inhumanely distant," as the journey will require three days of navigation. 'The Italian political farce continues,' Sea-Watch added in a statement, criticizing what it views as obstructionist tactics aimed at slowing rescue operations and dissuading humanitarian intervention. This incident is the latest in a series of tensions between rescue NGOs and both Libyan and Italian authorities, amid a wider political and humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean Sea. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
