Chapter

The Persecution of Migrant Rescuers in Europe
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48:47 - 1:01:04 (12:17)

Italian authorities have targeted humanitarian rescue groups who help refugees and migrants attempting to reach Europe by charging them with crimes. These accusations have been largely fueled by right-wing political groups who seek to disrupt the NGO rescues.

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Italian authorities seized a search and rescue ship in 2017, accusing the crew of colluding with human smugglers.
48:47 - 52:33 (03:46)
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Italian authorities, search and rescue, human smuggling
Summary

Italian authorities seized a search and rescue ship in 2017, accusing the crew of colluding with human smugglers. The incident led to the arrest of two of the organization's founders and the identification of over 250 people in 14 countries who had been charged or investigated for supposed crimes relating to supporting migrants.

Chapter
The Persecution of Migrant Rescuers in Europe
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘They Came to Help Migrants. Now, Europe Has Turned on Them.’
Podcast
The Daily
Some right-wing groups have made it their mission to disrupt and criminalize humanitarian aid efforts in the Mediterranean, leading to legal persecution and financial burdens for aid workers volunteering in the region.
52:33 - 54:58 (02:24)
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Humanitarian Aid
Summary

Some right-wing groups have made it their mission to disrupt and criminalize humanitarian aid efforts in the Mediterranean, leading to legal persecution and financial burdens for aid workers volunteering in the region. The process can be lengthy, financially draining, and emotionally taxing for many who are trying to help those in need.

Chapter
The Persecution of Migrant Rescuers in Europe
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘They Came to Help Migrants. Now, Europe Has Turned on Them.’
Podcast
The Daily
The Moria migrant camp crisis reveals the difficulties of accommodating thousands of asylum seekers and the struggling relationship between the Greek locals and migrants amidst the pandemic onset.
54:58 - 1:01:04 (06:06)
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Greece
Summary

The Moria migrant camp crisis reveals the difficulties of accommodating thousands of asylum seekers and the struggling relationship between the Greek locals and migrants amidst the pandemic onset.

Chapter
The Persecution of Migrant Rescuers in Europe
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘They Came to Help Migrants. Now, Europe Has Turned on Them.’
Podcast
The Daily