Update: Sea-Watch airborne operations in Mediterranean highlight lack of assistance from EU
London. UK. Recent rescue operations carried out in the central Mediterranean reinforce the fatal consequences of European member States’ failure to assist migrants and refugees, according to German NGO Sea-Watch.
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Update: Too late to the rescue: 31 migrants die crossing the English Channel as proposed legislation threatens asylum seeker rights
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ITIC has warned its ship and port agent members to be aware of people traffickers, says an article published in Seatrade Maritime News.
Illegal immigrantsThe International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned its ship and port agent members to be aware of people traffickers attempting to smuggle illegal immigrants through ports.
Pretend to be shipping companiesThe traffickers operating through legit agents provide a cover for their illegal operations.
They pretend to be shipping...