The campaign group working to free three young Africans known as the ‘El Hiblu 3’ has delivered an open letter to Malta’s Attorney General. The migrants from Guinea and Ivory Coast were arrested and accused in Malta of having committed multiple crimes including acts of terrorism and hijacking a ship.
Bulgaria's coast guard has reportedly rescued 38 migrants trying to reach Romania from the Black Sea. According to the interior ministry, this is the first such incident recorded in the region since 2014.
The Open Arms Uno has started disembarking 402 rescued migrants and refugees in Messina, southern Italy. Also on board is the body of a young Eritrean migrant allegedly killed by a smuggler. The charity operating the ship said he would now be given a proper burial.
Spain's maritime rescue service says 193 people of sub-Saharan origin arrived on the Canary Islands within 14 hours. At least one boat reportedly made it ashore without help.