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Forty four escapees from Libya distressed in Central Mediterranean
Forty four people who escaped from Libya are distressed in Central Mediterranean.
Alarm Phone disclosed this while calling for assistance for the people.
Alarm Phone in a Save Our Soul message titled ’44 people in distress in the central Mediterranean, said:
“We have alerted authorities to this group that escaped #Libya 4 days ago. A merchant vessel is nearby and they have informed us that RCC MALTA told them ‘we have it under control’. We fear that a #pushback is in the making!
“These 2 merchant vessels are in the vicinity of the distressed. They could be requested to intervene & at least shelter the 44 people in need. Why this delay in rescue? Available assets must be directed by RCC #MALTA to the distressed, to rescue them to a place of safety!”
After many hours in which contact couldn’t be established, Alarm Phone said “we were able to speak with the group in distress again 3 hours ago. They are still at sea, moving slowly, totally exhausted, without food and water. #Malta is still refusing any help.
Rescue is needed!”