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It is an arrival that does not go unnoticed. This morning, at the port of Crotone, the ship Louise Michel brought ashore 46 migrants, tired but safe after a long journey lasting almost 40 hours. These castaways are part of the group of 197 people rescued three days ago in the Strait of Sicily, off the coast of Libya, and transferred to a Coast Guard patrol boat, initially headed for Lampedusa.
The journey and the rescue
The Louise Michel, a vessel purchased with proceeds from a work by the artist Banksy, was at the center of this dramatic rescue operation. The crew, composed mostly of women, braved the open sea to ensure the safety of the shipwrecked people, including a group of ten minors and a newborn baby. The disembarkation took place in a context of growing tension regarding the management of migrants in the Mediterranean.
Arriving in Crotone shortly after 8 a.m., the migrants were welcomed by a disembarkation operation coordinated by the Prefecture. The police, together with the immigration office of the Police Headquarters and the Scientific Police, worked to ensure that everything proceeded smoothly. Intense teamwork allowed the influx of people to be managed effectively, despite the difficulties.
The conditions of migrants
Upon arrival, the migrants were subjected to health checks by the staff of the Vulnerability Office of the ASP of Crotone. Fortunately, no significant health problems were found. The people who disembarked come from different nations: 23 from Eritrea, 18 from Pakistan, 3 from Somalia and 2 from Bangladesh. A mix of stories and hopes, united by the desire to find a better future.
A difficult welcome
After landing, the migrants were transferred to the reception center in Isola Capo Rizzuto, a place that already hosts many other asylum seekers. Here, they will have to face a new chapter in their lives, in a complex and sometimes hostile context.
Reflecting on the situation
The issue of migrants in the Mediterranean remains a burning issue. Rescue operations like that of the Louise Michel highlight the difficulties and challenges of a humanitarian crisis that continues to grow. How long will this emergency last? And what measures will be taken to address the root causes of these forced displacements? These questions remain open, while the world watches, often in silence.