By AFPMore by this AuthorPARISMore and more migrants are crossing, Europe is closing its ports and no humanitarian ships are carrying out rescues. As the coronavirus pandemic dominates headlines, activists fear the Mediterranean is the scene of an overlooked "tragedy". International organisations and NGOs say the situation is bleak, as all rescue operations were ceased as of last week. "Now, as there are no witnesses, we don't know the extent of the possible tragedy taking place" in the Mediterranean, she added. The central Mediterranean "remains the most dangerous maritime migration route on Earth," the International Organization for Migration warned.

Source: Daily Nation May 15, 2020 03:00 UTC