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
🆘 15 people calling for help on #Symi.
We are in contact with 15 people who are stuck on the island of #Symi. Some of them need medical attention. We have informed local authorities who told us they'll launch a search mission - the group needs immediate assistance & #NoPushback!
The boat sank. According to @alarm_phone's sources, at least 15 people are missing – despite our emergency calls & a merchant ship standing by. 82 people got pulled back and imprisoned by the so-called Libyan coastguard. We stand with the survivors & those missing. We are angry.