In recent days we have witnessed how Turkey has decided to put all the means so that migrants can reach Europe. The consequence is a rebound in arrivals to the Aegean islands, Chios included. And, a violent response by certain fascist groups in Lesvos. For this reason, Salvamento Marítimo Humanitar [...]
AITA MARI - Maydayterraneo The Aita Mari is getting ready to set sail again in a few days. Meanwhile, in the Central Mediterranean there is no rescue ship. Both the Ocean Viking and the Sea Watch 3 are quarantined off the Sicilian coast after having carried out rescues at sea. The shipwrecked men a [...]
AITA MARI-Maydayterraneo The Aita Mari was on a mission in the Central Mediterranean from January 26th to February 13th. At this time, we located two drifting boats: one made of rubber with 93 people; another, made of wood, with 65 people on it. Under these conditions were travelling 90 men, 17 wome [...]
During the winter months, our team mates on the island of Chios have kept up the intense work at the Vial clinic, on the landings and in the other centrers where we collaborate. Today, more than 40,000 migrants are trapped on the Aegean islands as their asylum claim is resolved. In this situation, i [...]
