Europe can no longer "ignore" dangerous sea crossing of migrants


Europe can no longer ignore the "worrying" situation regarding the crossing of the Mediterranean by migrants, a Spokesperson for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has warned.

A "new trend" has emerged where refugees and migrants are being transported on large cargo ships, notes Ariane Rummery.

A reported 800 people were abandoned on a ship in the Greek waters last week.

Ms Rummery began by describing to Jocelyne Sambira Friday's rescue on the high seas by the Italian coast guard.


SOURCE: UN Radio