MEDITERRANEAN: More rescues and deaths in Central Mediterranean ― Cyprus accused of pushbacks and ignoring NGO warnings prior to tragedy ― Leaked EU document suggests Malta refuses to co-operate in search and rescue missions ― Italian court confirms suspension of rescue ship’s detention

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A number of serious incidents have taken place in the Central Mediterranean in recent weeks. Cypriot authorities have been accused of pushing back three boats and ignoring warnings from a search and rescue NGO the day before a shipwreck. Leaked documents from an EU naval operation have indicated that Malta refuses to participate in search […] 

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