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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 | Jul 13, 2023

A treacherous journey

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

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

Story | Nov 11, 2022

Survivors on board Geo Barents ship safely disembark in Italy after harmful delays

All 572 people assisted by MSF team finally reach a place of safety.

Story | Aug 03, 2022

European states must launch search and rescue operations to prevent more deaths at sea

Story | Jun 17, 2022

 “Trying to cross the sea is facing death, but staying in Libya is facing death too”

News | Jun 17, 2022

MSF calls for the evacuation of the most vulnerable migrants from Libya to safe countries

In a new report, MSF outlines failings of existing mechanisms to get people out of Libya.

News | Nov 17, 2021

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

Story | Oct 26, 2021

Nearly 400 people rescued from the Mediterranean need a place of safety