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
We are in contact with the group, who told us that they are struggling with strong winds and that water is entering the boat. They are very afraid! We informed the @HCoastGuard & urge them to search & rescue the group now!!
Relatives told us that they were in contact with the group around 4 hours ago, since then there was no more contact. We informed the @HCoastGuard & urge them to search & rescue the group now!
#SafePassage for all!
🆘️ from ~59 people in urgent distress at sea south of #Crete!
We have not been able to reach the people since morning, when they reported water entering the boat. Authorities have been informed but there is no confirmation of a rescue operation. They need rescue NOW!