Thread by @rgowans

1/2 🔴 #Libya 19.01.21 - Zuwara Coast Security PB P-107 rescued 10 #migrants from a sunken rubber boat. Survivors disembarked safely in Zuwara and were provided with medical and humanitarian assistance. #migrantcrisis #frontex #seenotrettung #COVID19

2/2 [cont] According to testimonies 43 #migrants are still missing. The search continues. [UPDATE FOLLOWS] #migrantcrisis #frontex #seenotrettung #COVID19

1/3 [UPDATE] #SAR Op 19.01.21 - Libyan Coast Security patrol boat P-107 responding to a distress call rescued 10 #migrants (all male) from a sunken rubber boat 15 nm off Zuwara. [cont] #migrantcrisis #frontex #seenotrettung #COVID19

2/3 [cont] All rescued upon medical and humanitarian assistance provided by IOM were transferred to Immigration Detention Center for accommodation. [cont] #migrantcrisis #frontex #seenotrettung #COVID19

3/3 According to #migrants testimonies a total of 53 men embarked on the ill-fated boat in Zawiya. The rubber boat disintegrated and sunk in early morning hours in bad weather conditions. 43 #migrants are missing, presumed dead. [ NGO #OceanViking PULL FACTOR ❗️] #migrantcrisis