Étiqueté : migrant

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NGOs warn of intimidation as Italy seizes migrant rescue ship

Rome, Italy – Human rights groups have warned of a campaign of intimidation after Italian authorities seized a Spanish rescue ship and threatened criminal charges against some of its crew members who refused to hand over rescued refugees and migrants to the Libyan coastguard. The NGO Proactiva Open Arms said its vessel responded to boats in…

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Protests and questions over killing of Senegal migrant Idy Diene

Rome, Italy – As Italians woke up to election results on Monday, 54-year-old Idy Diene left his home in the town of Pontedera and headed into Florence. The 54-year-old migrated to Italy from Senegal 20 years ago, and eked out a living by selling accessories to passersby and tourists. Diene was selling his merchandise on…