Why rescuers saving migrants at sea reject 'taxi' critics
Their aim is to save lives and do no harm.
But, to their critics, the rescue boats rushing to help people stranded in the Mediterranean have become a defacto taxi across the world’s most dangerous migration route.
So are they solving a problem or making it worse?
Emma Murphy joined them on a startling rescue mission.
She tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know…
You can view the extended version of Emma's report at the ITV News website here: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-08-29/save-lives-and-do-no-harm-on-board-the-ship-rescuing-migrants-at-sea
But, to their critics, the rescue boats rushing to help people stranded in the Mediterranean have become a defacto taxi across the world’s most dangerous migration route.
So are they solving a problem or making it worse?
Emma Murphy joined them on a startling rescue mission.
She tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know…
You can view the extended version of Emma's report at the ITV News website here: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-08-29/save-lives-and-do-no-harm-on-board-the-ship-rescuing-migrants-at-sea