Aid and search-and-rescue groups say migrant rescue ships operating in the Mediterranean are increasingly facing threats and harassment from Libyan groups. The warning comes amid ongoing concern about the safety of people attempting dangerous sea crossings.
The outlets also link the situation to broader changes in migration patterns and policy. Euronews reports that the International Organization for Migration says the number of deaths in the Mediterranean has risen this month, while the number of migrants attempting the crossing has fallen. It attributes the shift in part to tougher European policies, which can lead migrants to use more hazardous routes.
RFI emphasizes the immediate operational risks highlighted by an NGO monitoring crossings and providing assistance. Taken together, the reporting focuses on both the growing danger at sea, including alleged harassment by Libyan actors, and the wider context of evolving European and regional pressures that affect how many people attempt crossings and where.
