Italy: Measures to fine and impound charity rescue ships will cost lives at sea

By Amnesty International

Reacting to a vote in the Italian parliament approving a new, stricter set of requirements for charities that rescue migrants at sea, accompanied by the prospect of fines and the impoundment of their ships, Amnesty International’s Migration Researcher, Matteo de Bellis, said: “These measures are clearly designed to hinder NGOs undertaking life-saving search and rescue […] The post Italy: Measures to fine and impound charity rescue ships will cost lives at sea appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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