Overview
- SOS Humanity’s Humanity 1 was ordered to remain in the port of Trapani for 60 days and was fined €10,000.
- The crew had rescued 33 people and recovered two bodies during its latest operation in the central Mediterranean.
- Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi accused the crew of violating maritime rules and putting migrants at risk.
- SOS Humanity says it declines to coordinate with Libya’s search-and-rescue center because of alleged human-rights abuses.
- The action comes after the Meloni government announced tougher migration measures, including proposed sea blockades, as boat arrivals to Italy remain high each year.