Every effort should be taken to prevent people rescued on the | Asgi

Every effort should be taken to prevent people rescued on the Mediterranean from being disembarked in Libya, which cannot be considered a safe port. In the past European State vessels conducting search and rescue operations saved thousands of lives, including through disembarkations in safe ports. They should resume this vital work and temporary disembarkation schemes should urgently be established to share responsibilities within Europe. NGO boats have played a similarly crucial role on the Mediterranean and must not be penalized for saving lives at sea. Commercial vessels must not be directed to bring rescued passengers back to Libya. https://greece.iom.int/en/news/joint-libya-statement-iom-director-general-ant%C3%B3nio-vitorino-and-un-high-commissioner-refugees