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Research | Nov 21, 2023

The new normal of EU migration policies in the Central Mediterranean

“No one came to our rescue”: MSF’s new report documents how European states have knowingly put people’s lives at risk by delaying or failing to coordinate rescues and facilitating forced returns.

Story | Oct 05, 2023

How climate change impacts health—and what we need to do about it

We need to respond to the climate crisis together, in solidarity with all, for the health of all.

News | Aug 08, 2023

New report documents abuse of migrants by French authorities

Migrants are forced back to Italy and left without shelter or basic services

Story | Jul 13, 2023

MSF files complaint as Italian laws hinder search and rescue

The complaint outlines examples of Italian legislation and practices that do not comply with the EU legal framework and endanger the lives of people seeking safety.

Story | Jul 13, 2023

A treacherous journey

How increasingly inhumane policies are making it more dangerous—and deadly—for people to seek safety in Europe.

News | Mar 07, 2023

Appeal lodged against illegitimate detention of MSF search and rescue ship

The Italian government is punishing organizations involved in search and rescue activities in the Mediterranean.

Story | Feb 28, 2023

Providing psychological support to shipwreck survivors in Italy

The boat reportedly crashed into rocks during bad weather, killing at least 64 people, including 12 children.

Story | Feb 27, 2023

The River

Four weeks on a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean Sea

Story | Jan 05, 2023

New decree obstructs search and rescue and will cause more deaths

Italy's decree ostensibly targets NGOs, but the real price will be paid by people seeking safety across the Mediterranean.

Story | Nov 11, 2022

"All I wish now is to feel safe": Stories from survivors rescued at sea