Following accounts given by the survivors, why was a rescue operation not immediately started by the Turkish Coast Guard after it first arrived on scene at the GPS location?
We ask for that in order to respect the dignity of the victims/survivors but also to maintain dignity ourselves, so that we can create a community and society in which the privacy and dignity of all people are valued and respected.
تطالب شبكة رصد المتوسط - هاتف الطوارئ بالنقل الفوري لجميع اللاجئين العالقين في جزيرة فارماكينوسي العسكرية - اللاجئون عالقون في هذه الجزيرة ويواجهون ظروف غير إنسانية فيها.
Alarm Phone Press Release, 5th of August 2015 Distress at sea and endangered lives due to coastguard actions? Evidence shows attacks on migrant boats in the Aegean Sea where engines were removed and boats punctured by coastguards
Relatives of this group told us that water is entering the boat & the group is very afraid. We spoke to the @HCoastGuard in Piraeus, who said that they will investigate. The group needs to be rescued now - don't delay!
🆘! Family of 5 needs assistance near #Soufli, #Greece!
A relative said they were arrested by the police yesterday. This morning, #Soufli police station confirmed this but when we called later, we were told that they cannot share information. No #Pushback!
🆘8 people including 5 children in need of help near #NeoCheimonio, #Greece. Relatives informed us that they believe the group to be in the police station but they have not heard from them in many hours! @hellenicpolice: Where are they? #NoPushback!