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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.

 
MSF Mediterranean Search and Rescue Operation I: First Rescue
Mediterranean migration

MSF and MOAS rescue 369 people on first outing

Press Release 4 May 2015
 
Diplomatic Stand Off Mediterranean Sea
Website

SOS MEDITERRANEE

SOS MEDITERRANEE.
 
Boats from migrants arrival at Pozzallo Italy
Mediterranean migration

Seeing families, children, and babies coming off the boats

Voices from the Field 24 Apr 2015
 
Mediterranean migration
Mediterranean migration

MSF and MOAS – Answers to some frequently asked questions

Voices from the Field 24 Apr 2015
 
Migrant Route Augusta Italy 2014
Mediterranean migration

European leaders are digging in their heels - saving lives in danger right now is still not their priority

Statement 24 Apr 2015
 
Mediterranean migration

MSF calls for large scale search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean

Press Release 20 Apr 2015
 
Mediterranean migration

MSF & MOAS to launch Mediterranean search, rescue and medical aid operation

Press Release 10 Apr 2015
 
Migrant Route Augusta Italy 2014
Italy

MSF assists migrants and asylum seekers rescued off Sicily

Project Update 4 Mar 2015
 
Stefano Di Carlo
Mediterranean migration

Interview with Stefano Di Carlo, MSF Italy Head of Mission

Voices from the Field 11 Feb 2015
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