A message in blue marker says, “God works slowly but never late.” Sana, another member of the IFRC crew, told them how they would be dealt with. Only one of the Bangladeshis spoke English well enough to translate for the others. Many soon fell asleep, as Ocean Viking was told to head to Ortona, a…
The bodies of eight Bangladeshis who lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea while traveling from Libya to Italy have arrived in the country. Their bodies were brought from Libya to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday afternoon. After completing the legal process the bodies will be handed over to their families. The deceased are…
What did the UN say? According to UNHCR, about 186,000 people have crossed into Europe via the Mediterranean Sea between January and September 24 this year. Of these, 130,000 people have come to Italy, which represents an increase of 83 percent compared to the previous year. Others landed in Greece, Spain, Cyprus and Malta. As…