The Ocean Viking vessel which has been navigating in the Mediterranean for fortnight with migrants from Libyan coast on board will dock in Malta after six EU countries reached an agreement, France‘s interior minister said on August 23. UPDATE: 356 survivors rescued in the #Mediterranean are now being transferred from the #OceanViking to #Malta on…
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NGOs attack Castaner over collusion with smugglers
“My comment on the role of NGOs is unambiguous. […] I have never questioned the sincerity of NGOs”, said French Minister of Interior Christophe Castaner in a video posted on his Twitter micro blog, while ensuring that his statements, concerning NGOs were based on “facts“. “It is documented that in some cases there have been de facto interactions…
#Strasbourg: France reinforces its borders
Early morning hours Minister of Interior of France Chirstophe Castaner (pictured) gave press-conference in Strasbourg, updating the information on the ongoing police operation. There are 350 policemen, and two helicopters involved in the search operation. Castaner declared plan “Vigipirate” at level of “emergency attack“. Minister ordered to reinforce the border control. The gunman, shot 14 people,…
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