The Mission Lifeline NGO on denied
that its rescue of over 200 migrants off the coast of Libya was
illegal and called for a port of safety to be assigned on
Thursday.
"LIFELINE urges a Port of Safety for 224 people rescued in
international waters, in line with international law," it said
via Twitter.
"The LIFELINE was the best equipped asset on scene, due to a
situation in need of immediate response, ppl had been taken on
board.
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