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More than 1,000 people trying to reach Europe are feared to have drowned or are missing in the Mediterranean this year, according to the UN.
Meet some of the rescuers from across the world racing to save refugees on boats in distress aje.io/wwsht
More than 1,000 people trying to reach Europe are feared to have drowned or are missing in the Mediterranean this year, according to the UN.
Meet some of the rescuers from across the world racing to save refugees on boats in distress aje.io/wwsht
Rescuers on board the Ocean Viking face many dangers themselves.
Rescue ships have been accused of trafficking people in Europe. We spoke to those working on board on why they risk possible imprisonment to carry out these rescues aje.io/9pjsq
Rescue ships have been accused of trafficking people in Europe. We spoke to those working on board on why they risk possible imprisonment to carry out these rescues aje.io/9pjsq
Tanguy was a volunteer firefighter for six years and part of the French army's rescue unit for six years before joining Ocean Viking: aje.io/9pjsq
Zidane became a cultural mediator on board Ocean Viking after trying to reach Europe by boat 20 years ago: aje.io/9pjsq
Tomoko says it's a moral obligation as a seafarer to make it possible for people to survive in a place where they would otherwise drown: aje.io/9pjsq
Juan Pablo is a medic with MSF who says there is a huge need for medical treatment and providing support to refugees at sea: aje.io/9pjsq
