Migrant Rescue Watch

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Libyan Navy ship "Ibn Ouf " to be used as COVID-19 isolation and quarantine center

Libya 25.03.20 - On orders of Libyan Navy Chief of Staff the "Ibn Ouf" ship will be converted to a stationary clinic and quarantine in case of #COVID19 outbreak. Necessary preparation and supplies for time of emergency are currently underway.

[UPDATE] 31.03.20 - In response to #COVID19 Libyan Navy commenced with preparation of "Ibn Ouf" to fulfill a role of clinic and quarantine in case of emergency. The ship has a capacity of 210 beds, refrigerators, stores and a small clinic therefore can be used as a mobile hospital.

[UPDATE] 01.04.20 - Preparations and work in full swing on board the Libyan Navy ship “Ibn Ouf” which is currently being converted for use as an emergency hospital and quarantine in response to #COVID19.

[UPDATE] 01.04.20 - Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence inspecting progress of work on board the Libyan navy ship "Ibn Ouf".

[UPDATE] 09.04.20 - Despite challenging circumstances and ongoing clashes conversion of the Libyan Navy ship "Ibn Ouf" to a mobile emergency hospital continues at a fast pace. The ship will be fitted with 36 rooms each equipped with bed, ventilator and other medical devices needed for necessary care of patients. Work is scheduled for completion in 10 days.

[UPDATE] 21.04.20 - Conversion of the Libyan Navy ship "Ibn Ouf" to a mobile clinic and quarantine for #Covid19 patients is nearing completion.

[UPDATE] 25.04.20 - Final touches. Work is being finalized on the conversion of the Libyan Navy ship "Ibn Ouf" to a mobile clinic and quarantine for #Covid19 patients.

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#SAR #LibyanCoastguard #migrants #migrantcrisis #TogetherForRescue #Frontex #Seenotrettung #LibyscheKüstenwache #wirschickeneinschiff #SeaWatch #OpenArms #OceanViking #AlanKurdi #together4rescue #UNHCR

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Libyan Coast Guard as of April 10th, 2020 rescued 3,078 migrants

🔴 Libyan Coast Guard as of April 10th, 2020 rescued 3,078 migrants at sea in 40 SAR Ops - SAVING LIVES AT SEA!

UNHCR Flash Update: https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNHCR%20Libya%20Update%2017%20April%202020.pdf

#UNHCR UPDATE April 2020] Libyan Coast Guard - Activities at Disembarkation

https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/76022.pdf

#IOM Libya - Maritime Update - 30 April 2020

https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/april_2020_iom_libya_monthly_update-2.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1MCRoRhrWXaGVYhPHeB7fTKay3yNsQ6bNkitsRt1Og1CFYhWxNv1Y2YEs

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Libyan Coast Guard in 7 separate SAR Ops rescued 406 migrants

🔴 SAR Op 14.03.2020 - Libyan Coast Guard ships "Fezzan" and "Ras Jadar" rescued in 7 separate operations 406 migrants including women and children. All rescued disembarked safely in Tripoli. Upon medical and humanitarian assistance migrants were transferred to Immigration Detention Center for processing and accommodation.

According to information provided by IOM Libya some migrants managed to escape at disembarkation point.

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Stranded migrants transferred to UNHCR transit center in Niamey, Niger

* Libya 12.03.2020 - 15 migrants (13 Eritrean and 2 Somali) stranded in Asabaa Immigration Shelter transferred safely to UNHCR transit center in Niamey, Niger.

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UNICEF delegation conducted inspection at Triq Al Sekka Immigration Detention Center

* Libya 12.03.2020 - Delegation of UNICEF headed by Regional Director Ted Chaiban met with administration of Triq Al Sekka Immigration Detention Center and conducted inspection of the facilities.

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Prof. Egbert Jahn: "End the symbiosis of traffickers and NGOs!"

Prof. Egbert Jahn in an article published in German newspaper "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" calls to end the symbiosis in the Mediterranean between traffickers and NGOs. He refers to the so-called "sea rescue" conducted by NGOs as collateral damage and morality of selective humanity with barbaric impact!

Source: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/die-gegenwart/wie-die-symbiose-von-schleppern-und-seenotrettern-beenden-16648054.html?GEPC=s3&premium=0x8d67f6b427c417b10b0032120e75e5c2

11.03.2020 - EVIDENCE - Symbiosis of traffickers and NGOs

Italian Police arrested 2 traffickers in Pozzallo who were on board "Ocean Viking" among the 276 migrants disembarked on 23rd February.

Source: https://www.radiortm.it/2020/03/11/pozzallo-denunciati-i-due-scafisti-della-ocean-viking/

🔴 Only for this 1 pick-up "Ocean Viking" (MSF / SOS Méditerranée) made the traffickers almost a pure profit of 168,000 Euro - 210,000 Euro! (ca. 2000/2500 Euro per head)!

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Monday, March 9, 2020

UNHCR: 2168 migrants rescued by Libyan Coast Guard

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced that the Libyan Coast Guard rescued 2168 migrants at sea attempting to make their way to Europe.

UNHCR remarked that a group of the rescued migrants were brought to Tripoli port, noting that 34 migrants had been transferred from the Assembly and Departure Centre in Tripoli to Misrata.

It indicated that they have registered 2696 asylum seekers in Libya since the start of this year.

UNHCR added that according to their records, 344 of those seeking asylum during the past days, are mostly from Syria, Sudan, Palestine, Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia.

Source: https://www.libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/unhcr-2168-migrants-rescued-libyan-coast-guard

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