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News | Jun 29, 2023

EU and Greece must take accountability after deadly shipwreck

The lack of political will to ensure rescue capacity has contributed to the deadliest accident at sea recorded in the Mediterranean since 2015.

News | May 25, 2023

Greece: MSF condemns abuses against migrants on Lesbos

Greek authorities must investigate reports of hundreds of missing migrants and implement safe and dignified reception conditions for those who remain on the island.

News | Nov 17, 2021

Central Mediterranean: More than 100 people rescued and 10 people found dead in less than 24 hours

News | Jul 23, 2021

Continued detention of Geo Barents search and rescue ship endangers lives at sea

News | Jul 04, 2021

Italy: Port authorities detain MSF's search and rescue ship

News | May 13, 2021

MSF relaunches search and rescue operations in the Central Mediterranean

At least 555 people have died this year attempting the deadly sea crossing from Libya

News | Nov 20, 2020

“What Europe is experiencing today, is not a humanitarian crisis, but a crisis of humanity.”

MSF International President calls on European states to protect people seeking safety

News | Sep 20, 2020

Italy: Detention of ship aims to stop lifesaving rescues

Inspections of aid organizations' vessels misused to block search and rescue efforts

News | Sep 01, 2020

Survivors on board the search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 4 finally offered a port of safety in Palermo, Italy

News | Apr 17, 2020

European governments must stop using COVID-19 as an excuse to block lifesaving search and rescue operations

MSF ends Ocean Viking partnership with SOS MEDITERRANEE