US EditionItaly Blocks German Rescue Ship From Leaving Sicilian Port
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Ten years ago, the Italian naval rescue program "Mare Nostrum" was discontinued. Since then, private ships have been sailing in the Mediterranean Sea – against increasing political resistance.
The "Sea-Eye 5" must not leave Sicily for the time being. Reason is a rescue operation in the Mediterranean. The authorities accuse the helpers of disobeying instructions. The ship had rescued 65 migrants on the high seas.
After the rescue of 65 migrants from the Libyan coast, the German ship "Sea-Eye 5" is no longer allowed to leave Sicily. Italy accuses the crew of regular violations – the aid organisation speaks of "constructed allegations".
After his crew has rescued refugees from the Mediterranean, the "Sea-Eye 5" must no longer leave Sicily. Italy has fixed the ship. It is the second action of this kind within a short time.
Italy blocks German rescue ship from leaving Sicilian port
A German rescue ship has been blocked from leaving Italy after docking with several dozen migrants on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, reported dpa. The Sea-Eye 5 has been detained in the port of Pozzallo, the non-profit organization Sea-Eye said on Tuesday. Authorities justified the measure with alleged violations of instructions from the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Rome. Sea-Eye said it will take legal action. The ship rescued 65…
After a rescue operation in the Mediterranean, the Sea-Eye 5 is no longer allowed to leave Sicily. The authorities accuse the helpers of disobeying instructions.
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