AFP: "Volunteer hotline saves desperate migrants from the Med"

“The NGO also keeps track of rights violations, mapping their location. It states its ultimate goal as “contributing to ending the deaths of migrants at sea and promoting an alternative vision for the Mediterranean”.”

External Link: AFP: "Volunteer hotline saves desperate migrants from the Med"

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🆘️ from 75 people in severe distress south of #Crete!
The group is panicking as water is entering their boat & they are adrift in high waves. @HCoastGuard said that they did not find them, even though we provided updated positions. We urge them to continue the search!

🆘️ from 53 people south of #Crete!

We alerted the @HCoastGuard already last night. They told us on the phone that they are searching for the boat. The group remains without food or water - we hope they will be found & rescued soon!

🆘️ from ~71 people on #Ikaria island!

We alerted the @HCoastGuard when the group was still at sea. Meanwhile, they have reached Ikaria & ask for immediate medical assistance. Among them are 2 pregnant women, children & other vulnerable people. They need medical assistance now!