Migrants, Berlin asks Rome to help 104 minors from Humanity 1

Nave Humanity – Photo by Ansa Foto

The German government has asked Italy to “quickly help” the 104 unaccompanied minors rescued in the Mediterranean Sea by the German-flagged ship Humanity 1.

Berlini responded to the “note verbale” by which the Italian government asked on October 23 to take care of the migrants rescued on the ships of the NGOs flying the German and Norwegian flags. The letter was made public by the program Rai Tre Il Cavallo e la torre.

“The federal government responded in writing to the Italian government’s note verbale, setting out its interpretation of the law. For the federal government, the civil organizations involved in the rescue of migrants make an important contribution to saving lives in the Mediterranean. Saving people in mortal danger is the most important thing. According to information provided by Sos Humanity on the German-flagged ship Humanity 1, there are currently 104 unaccompanied minors. Many of them need medical attention. We have asked the Italian government to help us quickly”.

La Farnesina and the Ministry of the Interior assess the situation

La Farnesina, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior, informs that it has sent in writing, with an official note, to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the request for a complete picture of the situation in edge of Humanity 1, before making any decision.

In particular, it was requested to know detailed information on the people present on the ship, on the marine areas in which the boat operated, if there are vulnerable people on board and if an application for international protection has already been made. Italy will continue to monitor the situation on board all ships and provide any necessary emergency assistance.

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