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Mediterranean migration

Every year, thousands of people fleeing war, persecution and poverty at home attempt the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean. Countless lives are lost on the way.

Closing safe and legal options for people to reach Europe pushes them further into people smugglers' networks. In Libya, the detention of migrants and refugees is a thriving enterprise of kidnapping and extortion.

MSF is saving the lives of people trying to cross the central Mediterranean Sea with our own search and rescue vessel, Geo Barents. We also provide assistance to people held in Libyan detention centres and those arriving in Europe.

Webclip - 3 Things to Know: Impact of Migration Policies (EN)
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Webclip - 3 Things to Know: Impact of Migration Policies

3 things to know - the impact of migration policies

The EU's migration policies are having a direct impact across the Mediterranean Sea, while people are trying to flee dangerous conditions in Libya. Here are three ways that the EU's policies on migration impact on the lives of people trying to seek safety.

 
Refugee children of Kos
Mediterranean migration

“Refugees sleeping on the streets of Kos tell me, ‘At home we had war, but at least we had dignity’”

Voices from the Field 18 Sep 2015
 
MSF psychologist Gaia Quaranta
Mediterranean migration

“We heal the invisible wounds”

Voices from the Field 16 Sep 2015
 
Greece

MSF team providing psychological support and medical care to survivors of shipwreck off Farmakonisi island

Project Update 15 Sep 2015
 
Greece

Closure of Captain Elias camp in Kos leaves refugees even more vulnerable

Project Update 11 Sep 2015
 
Provide Safe Passage
Mediterranean migration

EU: your fences kill. Provide safe and legal passage

Open Letter 11 Sep 2015
 
Greece

Testimonies from refugees and staff in Lesbos

Voices from the Field 4 Sep 2015
 
Mediterranean migration

1,658 people rescued in busiest day ever for MSF search and rescue operations

Project Update 3 Sep 2015
 
Tunisia

Fishermen receive training in saving lives at sea

Project Update 1 Sep 2015
 
Tunisia

Testimonies from fishermen receiving training in saving lives at sea

Voices from the Field 31 Aug 2015
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