39 People safe onboard of the Louise Michel

At least 35 intercepted in sight of our crew

Early this morning our crew found a white fibreglass boat with 39 people in distress. Everyone was safely embarked onto the Louise Michel. Shortly after, the monitoring aircraft #Seabird, operated by @seawatchcrew , spotted another boat - a rubber boat with 35 people on board. Sadly, before the Louise Michel could reach the position, a patrol boat of the so-called Libyan Coastguard arrived, intercepted everyone and took them back to Libya.

#Libya remains a deadly trap for people on the move; facing detention, violence and slavery. Libya is not a safe place.

The Louise Michel is now underway towards a Port of safety in #Italy.

39 People safe onboard of the Louise Michel

At least 35 intercepted in sight of our crew

Early this morning our crew found a white fibreglass boat with 39 people in distress. Everyone was safely embarked onto the Louise Michel. Shortly after, the monitoring aircraft #Seabird, operated by @seawatchcrew , spotted another boat - a rubber boat with 35 people on board. Sadly, before the Louise Michel could reach the position, a patrol boat of the so-called Libyan Coastguard arrived, intercepted everyone and took them back to Libya.

#Libya remains a deadly trap for people on the move; facing detention, violence and slavery. Libya is not a safe place.

The Louise Michel is now underway towards a Port of safety in #Italy.

Putin is suspected of working with Libyan warlord Gen. #Haftar to spark a new EU migrant crisis, as flights from #Benghazi to #Minsk rise, suggesting coordination to channel illegal migration into the bloc.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/09/russia-putin-warlord-khalifa-haftar-libya-migrants-europe/

#Ukraine#Russia#Belarus#Libya#Putin

Putin is suspected of working with Libyan warlord Gen. #Haftar to spark a new EU migrant crisis, as flights from #Benghazi to #Minsk rise, suggesting coordination to channel illegal migration into the bloc.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/09/russia-putin-warlord-khalifa-haftar-libya-migrants-europe/

#Ukraine#Russia#Belarus#Libya#Putin

Ain’t no rest for the wicked
How Libyan militias tail us at sea with EU and Italian support

During our most recent time at sea, we were once again followed by heavily armed Libyan militia boats.

These militias are involved in trafficking, slavery, and the detention camp system.

None of this is new. It’s been documented for years.

Yet news has come out that the Italian army has trained Eastern Libyan forces on its own military bases.

The same forces that just deported 700 Sudanese people back to a war-torn country.

We’re tired of saying it: #Libya is not safe.

But the #Meloni government keeps backing both sides of Libya, hoping it will help her control migration.

The people endangering lives keep getting money, boats, and praise.
Meanwhile, @seawatchcrew, @dakini_sar, and @resqship were detained for doing the work #Italy and the #EU refuse to do.

We want freedom of movement for all, and an end to support for Libyan militias.

Ain’t no rest for the wicked
How Libyan militias tail us at sea with EU and Italian support

During our most recent time at sea, we were once again followed by heavily armed Libyan militia boats.

These militias are involved in trafficking, slavery, and the detention camp system.

None of this is new. It’s been documented for years.

Yet news has come out that the Italian army has trained Eastern Libyan forces on its own military bases.

The same forces that just deported 700 Sudanese people back to a war-torn country.

We’re tired of saying it: #Libya is not safe.

But the #Meloni government keeps backing both sides of Libya, hoping it will help her control migration.

The people endangering lives keep getting money, boats, and praise.
Meanwhile, @seawatchcrew, @dakini_sar, and @resqship were detained for doing the work #Italy and the #EU refuse to do.

We want freedom of movement for all, and an end to support for Libyan militias.

#Greece, #EU to push #Libya on curbing crossings on deadly Mediterranean #migration route

https://apnews.com/article/greece-libya-migration-eu-6c956d2a6ce317e334848dc7baa08d4d

> The European Union’s commissioner for migration says Europe will take a firmer stance with Libyan authorities following a rise in migrant crossings across the Mediterranean.

#Greece, #EU to push #Libya on curbing crossings on deadly Mediterranean #migration route

https://apnews.com/article/greece-libya-migration-eu-6c956d2a6ce317e334848dc7baa08d4d

> The European Union’s commissioner for migration says Europe will take a firmer stance with Libyan authorities following a rise in migrant crossings across the Mediterranean.

Events in Iran are likely to reinforce North Korea’s belief that nuclear weapons ensure regime survival, with Pakistan and Libya providing lessons on how to get them and why giving them up can be fatal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/24/world/kim-jong-uns-nuclear-lessons/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #northkorea #kimjongun #pakistan #india #israel #iran #libya #nuclearweapons #defense

At least 7,000 volunteers and organizers will depart from several cities in #Tunisia, heading toward the #Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip to demand entry into the besieged enclave.

According to the Wafa news agency, the Joint Action for #Palestine Coordination Committee in Tunisia stated that the convoy will pass through #Libya and #Egypt on its way to #Gaza, expressing solidarity with Palestinians and seeking to deliver much-needed aid.
#Solidarity #PalestineSolidarity #PalestineGenocide

At least 7,000 volunteers and organizers will depart from several cities in #Tunisia, heading toward the #Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip to demand entry into the besieged enclave.

According to the Wafa news agency, the Joint Action for #Palestine Coordination Committee in Tunisia stated that the convoy will pass through #Libya and #Egypt on its way to #Gaza, expressing solidarity with Palestinians and seeking to deliver much-needed aid.
#Solidarity #PalestineSolidarity #PalestineGenocide

Free human rights defenders - Free the El Hiblu 3

5 years ago, 100 people were rescued from a sinking boat by the oil tanker, El Hiblu. 3 teenagers, Abdalla, Amara, and Kader, were among those rescued. When the ship turned towards Libya, instead of a safe port north, the survivors started to panic. As the only ones speaking English, the three teenagers mediated between the survivors and the crew and convinced the Captain to turn towards a safe harbour in Malta. Their actions prevented an illegal #pushback to Libya, a place of extreme danger for many.

But when they arrived in #Malta, instead of finding safety, they were met with terrorism charges.

Now 5 years later, The "El Hiblu 3" are still suffering the consequences of this day, facing lengthy prison sentences if convicted. The "El Hiblu 3" have been deprived their freedom, safety, and youth.

We believe the trial should be dismissed. Resisting illegal push-backs to #Libya is not a crime. Free the El Hiblu 3! Solidarity with Abdalla, Amara, and Kader.

#ElHiblu3 #JusticeForElHiblu3