AFM aircraft helps save migrants’ lives
An AFM aircraft on Frontex deployment in Spain identified a dinghy packed with migrants, which led to the rescue of 18 people.
The AFM’s KingAir, photographed the dinghy early on Thursday with more than 30 people on board.
Following a rescue operation, 14 bodies were recovered, and 18 people - 14 men and four women, one of them pregnant - were rescued.
It is understood that the dinghy left Morocco early on Wednesday with more than 70 people on board. Around 40 people are still missing.
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Francis Grech
Oct 28th 2012, 02:05
That is one reason that they are still coming and take the risk that they will be saved by some one on humaniterian basis BUT if no one goes to their rescue should they get in trouble and let them to their perile they will soon stop coming over to Europe
Louise Vella
Oct 27th 2012, 16:15
UNHCR and the do-gooder NGOs should launch a public relations campaign among sub-Saharan Africans warning them of the danger of crossing by sea to Europe. Saving human lives should come before the political agenda of UNHCR and the do-gooder NGOs.
John Azzopoardi
Oct 27th 2012, 13:06
I blame Europe and the UNCHR for all these crossings and dead. These people cross in dangerous weather knowing the risks and in the hope that one of the survelleince flights will identify and save them. Sad indeed.
Ivor Ramsden
Oct 27th 2012, 14:35
Whilst I have the utmost sympathy for these poor souls I have to ask you how, exactly is it the UNHCR and the EU's fault? Please explain your reasoning.
John Azzopoardi
Oct 27th 2012, 15:22
Very simply. Instead of encouraging would be migrants to leave legally from their place of origin or send illegal migrants back, these migrants encourage other would be dangerous crossings as well as putting rescuers at risk. You satisfied.
R Curmi
Oct 27th 2012, 22:30
didnt really understand your reasoning
Alfred J. McEwen
Oct 28th 2012, 10:17
Alfred J. McEwen
The so-called `` International Organisation of Migrants `` based in Benghasi as a prime culprit, read the Wikileaks report on the IOM.
FRANK MERCIECA
Oct 27th 2012, 11:03
What a sheer waste of life !!!!!
Please choose the reason of your report below: