MARE JONIO

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Rscue ship detained two days after being fired upon by so-called Libyan Coastguard

The Italian authorities arrested the “Mare Jonio” on April 5 in Pozzallo. The Italian NGO Mediterranea has to pay a fine of 10,000 euros,. Two days ago, the socalled Libyan Coastguard fired on the “Mare Jonio” as the crew rescued 58 people in Libyan waters. The migrants were disembarked in the port of Pozzallo. I

Libyan patrol boat fired at rescue ship

A Libyan patrol boat fired at the 'Mare Jonio' while rescuing migrants on April 4, 2024. The ship from the so-called Libyan coast guard intervened violently during the response to a vessel in danger in international waters. The Libyan militiamen fired shots into the water and into the air, creating panic and causing several people to fall into the water. The 'Mare Jonio' was recovering and protecting the shipwrecked people. The NGO “Mediterranea saving humans” asked that the Italian Government intervene immediately to stop the violent, dangerous and criminal behaviour of the so-called Libyan Coastguard.

NGO ship assisted 49 boat people in distress

A joint operation involving the Italian Coast Guard and the 'MAre Jonio' made it possible to rescue 59 people on a boat in distress about 43 miles south of Lampedusa on March 23, 2024. The 'Mare Jonio' stabilized the overcrowded boat, handed out life jackets and helped transfer migrants to an Italian Coast Guard patrol boat. The rescued people included two pregnant women.