Tag: SOS Humanity
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Germany expands risk level for Libyan SAR zone after repeated attacks by “coast guard” militias – especially targetting NGOs
Germany has expanded its maritime risk warning for Libyan waters to the countries’ the search and rescue zone. The move comes after repeated attacks by militias linked to the so-called Libyan coastguard. NGOs are demanding concrete protection for their rescue…
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Blocked because of a lie: Civil rescue organisations take legal action against penalties in Italy
Following a new decree, several ships belonging to civilian rescue organisations have been detained in port in Italy. The case of the “Humanity 1” is special because the accusations are false. The German-flagged “Humanity 1” has been moored in the…
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Italy’s Foreign Minister in Berlin: Sea rescue becomes a top priority
The German Foreign Office has finally allocated funds for civilian sea rescue. This is causing attacks on the chancellor. Italy’s foreign minister is coming to Berlin on Thursday. There is no “debate” within the governmental coalition yet, as the “Handelsblatt”…
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Complaint against harassment of sea rescuers: EU Commission to examine controversial law in Italy
The Italian law 15/2023 prohibits captains of search and rescue vessels from carrying out more than one rescue per voyage. Five non-governmental organisations are now fighting against this. Five non-governmental organisations filed a complaint with the European Commission last week…