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.
