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”.

“As European citizens, we have a right to watch and critique Frontex,” he says, referring to the EU’s border agency.”

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

Alarmphone on X

🆘️! 50 people in urgent distress south of #Crete!

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!!

🆘️! 70 people south of #Crete!

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!