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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liam James

Italy ‘breaking law’ by refusing to let migrants disembark, say charities in port standoff OLD

Reuters

Charities said the Italian government has broken international law by turning away hundreds of migrants rescued at sea.

Rome’s new far-right government under Giorgia Meloni said only those deemed vulnerable are allowed to leave rescue ships currently docked in the Sicilian port city of Catania.

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