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Fear of pushback as 43 migrants stranded on water
Alarm Phone has raised fears of possible pushback of 43 migrants stranded
on the island Vrachonisida Kydonas, near #Lesvos.
Writing on the people’s predicament, AlarmPhone in a post titled #PUSHBACK IN THE MAKING!?” said:
“Last night we informed @HCoastGuard about a group of 43 people stranded on the island Vrachonisida Kydonas, near #Lesvos. During the night, RSC Mytilene/Lesvos reported difficulties to reach the group because of the rocks in the area.
“Just now we received a position which shows the group near #Turkish waters. Are they being rescued or is @HCoastGuard performing another illegal pushback? On the phone, @HCoastGuard refused to give any updated.”
After the initial fears Bout the fate of the people, Alarm Phone said: “@HCoastGuard informed us that the group is now in #Lesvos. Meanwhile, the #Turkish coast guard informed us that they did not find a boat at the indicated location. We’re relieved there was no #pushback & hope that the group will receive proper help.”