MILAN Italy s new far-right-led government has blocked humanitarian rescue ships from accessing its ports, resulting in a standoff with charities that patrol the deadly central Mediterranean, rescuing people in
Italy’s new far-right government is blocking humanitarian ships from accessing ports, saying it is not responsible for taking on rescued migrants. Experts say coastal nations are required to provide a place of safety for migrants to disembark.
MILAN — Italy’s new far-right-led government has blocked humanitarian rescue ships from accessing its ports, resulting in a standoff with charities that patrol the deadly central Mediterranean, rescuing people in trouble at sea. Nongovernmental organizations, as well as human rights and international law experts, say vessels are legally required to
Like all other coastal states, Malta is bound by international law and maritime conventions to ensure that people in distress at sea are rescued and promptly di