Migrant Rescue Watch

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Qanfudah Immigration Shelter administration orders disinfection of all facilities

* Libya 17.03.20 - In light of current global health crisis head of DCIM Lt. Col. Ashraf Hussein Howaidi acting on recommendation of National Safety Authority ordered a complete clean up and disinfection of the Qanfudah Immigration Shelter.

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

Municipal Guard arrested vendor transporting illegal migrants

* Libya 16.03.20 - Zawiya Municipal Guard arrested a street vendor transporting bakery products with a group of illegal #migrants hidden in the back of the car. All referred to Security Directorate for legal proceedings.

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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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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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