Case of the Iuventa became a symbol of what activists say are growing attempts to criminalise refugee aid workers
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Judges in Sicily have acquitted all crew members of an NGO rescue boat who had been accused of aiding and abetting illegal migration, in a case seen by activists as a symbol of the criminalisation of those who have sought to help at-risk refugees and migrants at sea.
Friday’s verdict, after seven years of proceedings, followed a surprise turn of events in February when prosecutors in Trapani unexpectedly requested the charges be dropped due to a lack of evidence.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/italian-court-acquits-crew-of-migrant-refugee-rescue-boat-iuventa
Author : Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo
Publish date : 2024-04-19 13:10:49
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