Meloni Enforces Stricter Measures Against NGO-Led Illegal Immigration in Italy
Giorgia Meloni
Giorgia Meloni’s strategy and the opposition’s criticism of her efforts to control illegal immigration in Italy have become a major story in Europe. Recently, the Italian authorities blocked the NGO ship ‘Geo Barents’ from operating for 60 days for violating the Italian law after bringing 191 migrants to shore.
Italian authorities issued detention order for @MSF’s #GeoBarents for 60 days over alleged accusations
We strongly refute accusations based on information from the EU-funded Libyan Coast Guard—an entity accused by the UN of serious human rights abuses
What really happened?
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— MSF Sea (@MSF_Sea) August 27, 2024
The Geo Barents has been issued a detention for 60 days simply for fulfilling its duty to save lives.
