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NGOs suspend Mediterranean refugee rescues over Libya threat

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Max Civili

Press TV, Rome

Three non-governmental organizations have announced the suspension of their rescue operations for refugees in the Mediterranean, citing threats from the Libyan authorities and coastguard. The NGOs have warned that leaving the Libyan navy in charge of the situation could lead to more refugee deaths.

Press TV’s Max Civili reports from Rome.


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