Questions have been raised by 35 NGOs over the fate of at least 100 men, women, and children found in distress at sea over the weekend in the wake of the authorities' silence. Humanitarian NGOs reported on Saturday that three dinghies carrying 60, 100 and 110 people, respectively, were adrift in the Maltese search and rescue region. On Monday, the Armed Forces of Malta denied leaving boats carrying migrants adrift in the Maltese search and rescue area. But in a one-sentence reply, the army gave no details on ongoing operations or the fate of the 110 migrants. Therefore, the organisations urged Malta to ensure that all efforts are made to secure the lives of the 110 missing persons.

Source: Libya Today April 06, 2021 08:37 UTC