Mediterranean: Malta’s Non-Response Tactics Denounced, Italy Leaves Survivors Stranded at Sea, EU Increases Migration Management Cooperation with Egypt as Italy Renews Libya Deal
MSF Sea is “appalled” and “outraged” over Malta’s continued neglect of its legal obligation to coordinate rescues and provide assistance at sea. Italy’s new government leaves almost 1000 survivors stranded at sea while it is contemplating a ban of entry for civilian rescue vessels. EU is expanding its cooperation on migration control with Egypt and Italy renews Libya agreement. On 2 November, MSF Sea reported: “3 days. MSF Sea stated: “We are outraged that Italy decided to renew the agreement with Libya to block refugees’ access to the EU”.
Source: Libya Today November 04, 2022 10:56 UTC
