Open Arms saves 54 migrants - drama in the Mediterranean!
Open Arms saves 54 migrants - drama in the Mediterranean!
Another worrying incident in the Mediterranean became known today, in which the NGO Open Arms became active. The crew of the "Astral" sailing ship saved 54 migrants from an oil platform. There are two toddlers and two infants under the rescued. According to Kleine ZeitungThe rescue operation was extremely complicated, and open arms emphasized that a tragedy could have occurred without its intervention. In this alarming situation, the NGO launched a change of course in migration policy in order to respect and ensure the right to life. This requirement is supported by many human rights organizations that indicate that the current EU migration policy is criticized.
rescue through the coast guard
In parallel to this incident, the Italian coast guard also took measures and saved 278 migrants off the coast of Calabria. These migrants come from Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Syria and the Sudan and were housed on two fishing boats for several days, which were driven by the Libyan port city of Tobruk. The conditions on these boats were precarious and dangerous.In the first six months of 2025, almost 24,000 migrants have reached the central Mediterranean in southern Italy. This shows an increase compared to the same period in the previous year, in which 21,784 migrants were registered, as the Italian Ministry of the Interior reported.
migration pressure and causes of flight
Migration via the Mediterranean is mainly from the Middle East, North Africa and Subsahara Africa. This complex situation is caused by many causes of flight, such as poor living conditions, economic hardship and warlike conflicts in the countries of origin. According to Wikipedia , over 220,000 people use the central Mediterranean route every year, which is considered the most dangerous escape route and often leads to fatal drinking cases.
The human rights organizations criticize the poor use of the European residents states, which should ensure safe escape routes and effective sea rescue measures. At the same time, the EU tries to limit migration through cooperation with third countries in North Africa, but these measures also encounter violent criticism of human rights activists.
The constant increase in migrants and the tragic stories of hope and despair marked by the Mediterranean make the topic of migration complex and complex. In the past, the EU and its Member States have carried out various operations to combat human smuggling and for sea rescue, but the situation remains tense and continues to demand humanitarian solutions.
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