The civil rescue ship Sea-Watch 5 has rescued 118 people from distress at sea in its first deployment in two different rescue operations. Many of those rescued are suffering from exhaustion, dehydration, and chemical burns caused by oil-seawater mixtures that form in the boats. The Sea-Watch 5 is currently the only rescue ship in the area. “There is no silent night when people have to try to flee across the sea in search of safety. “We are currently the only rescue ship in the area and are being sent to a port 1,150 kilometres away.

Source: Libya Today December 25, 2023 11:05 UTC