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
🆘in the #Evros region in #Greece. A group of 7 people is calling for help. One person has a broken leg and is in urgent need of medical assistance. We have informed @hellenicpolice and demand immediate help and #NoPushback!
🆘 ~43 people in distress in the Central Med!
This morning we lost contact with a group fleeing from #Libya in a rubber boat. Authorities have been informed 12 hours ago, but say they have no information about the boat. Where are they? #Dontletthemdrown!
🆘 ~75 people in distress in the central Mediterranean!
We have alerted authorities to the distressed. A merchant vessel that could have rescued left, due to orders by RCC #Malta. We call on authorities to stop these potentially lethal practices! Rescue now!