Protect humans not borders
On the 3rd of October, 2013,
more than 360 people drowned in front of Lampedusa, 155 survived.
Since then, more than 32,000 people have been confirmed dead in the waters between Libya, Tunisia and Italy - the true number is likely to be higher. Instead of preventing more lives being lost in the Mediterranean, the EU operates and funds one of the deadliest border regimes in the world. Supporting and training Libyan groups to perform violent interceptions and leaving people to die at sea.
The 3rd of October should serve as a reminder: seeking safety is a human right and must be protected. Criminals in parliaments must be held accountable for every single death. We need policies that value life, not violence.
Protect humans not borders.
Borders kill.
