Sea-Watch crew defies Italian orders and enters country’s waters

Migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch defied an order from Rome authorities and has decided to enter Italian waters, the vessels’ crew said on Twitter on Wednesday (26 June).

The German charity boat had been stranded at sea for two weeks with 42 rescued migrants on board.

“I have decided to enter the port of Lampedusa. I know what I’m risking, but the 42 rescued are exhausted. I’m bringing them to safety now,” the ship’s captain said.

“The EU has let them down for 14 days. Our captain has no choice,” the NGO added.

Via Euronews

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