For three months, the Italian Coast Guard has been detaining the ALAN KURDI in Sardinia for political reasons. During this time hundreds of people have drowned. While the Italian coast guard is uncooperative, we have to fight in court to save lives.
Raissa survived war, violence and abuse during her flight. When her rubber boat started sinking in the Mediterranean, she fought for her life and that of her unborn child. This is her story.
AfD politician Pazderski has tried to make a name for himself with a lie on the backs of the victims of the terrorist attack in Nice. His inhumane behavior has earned Pazderski not only sharp criticism but now also legal consequences.
Starting in 2021, MOAS and Sea-Eye will conduct joint rescue missions. This is a big step for both organizations. Personnel, technical and financial resources will be combined to achieve one goal: to save more lives together.
Our fourth rescue ship is the biggest challenge in our five-year association history. But we have strong partners on our side. Currently, over 200 volunteers are converting the SEA-EYE 4 into a rescue ship.
Sea-Eye is in the largest project in its history and is now receiving support from the UNO-Flüchtlingshilfe, German partner of UNHCR, to equip GHALIB KURDI’s onboard hospital. At the right time, because work on the new rescue ship is in full swing.
Italy has again given technical reasons to keep the ALAN KURDI from rescue operations. We could have saved more people this year if Italy had not constantly hindered us.
On September 19, ALAN KURDI observed how refugees were forcibly returned to Libya. They are now faced with imprisonment, torture and forced disappearance. The EU fully supports these forced push-backs by the so-called Libyan Coast Guard.
Stefano documented the arrival of ALAN KURDI in Olbia. He wrote down his impressions of this unworthy reception in a guest article for us.
It took two days until all rescued people could leave the ALAN KURDI. The Italian authorities seemed unprepared. Our guests endured the event with great patience. Now a successful mission comes to an end.