Italy rescues migrants - but more will come | All media content | DW | 10.04.2014

We use cookies to improve our service for you. You can find more information in our data protection declaration.

More info OK
  1. Inhalt
  2. Navigation
  3. Weitere Inhalte
  4. Metanavigation
  5. Suche
  6. Choose from 30 Languages

World

Italy rescues migrants - but more will come

Italy says 4,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean Sea in the past two days. Many Africans regard Italy as a gateway to Europe, but surviving the dangerous boat journey is only the first challenge.

  • Flüchtlinge in Italien März 2014

    Across the sea

    Italy reported the 4,000 refugees were picked up in waters near the tiny island of Lampedusa. The group makes up the largest number of arrivals since Italy began its naval operation "Mare Nostrum" (Our Sea) to cope with the influx after two tragic shipwrecks last year.

  • Italien Marine rettet Flüchtlinge aus Afrika

    Rescue mission

    Five naval ships are currently operating in the region south of Lampedusa. Naval officials reported the latest wave of migrants had been intercepted by Italian merchant ships and coastguard vessels before being transferred to the ports of Augusta and Pozzallo in Sicily for health and security checks.

  • Flüchtlinge in Augusta Italien April 2014

    From Libya to Lampedusa

    Around 15,000 migrants crossing the Mediterranean have been rescued so far this year, according to Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano. He believes up to 600,000 migrants from Africa and the Middle East are ready to set off from Libyan shores.

  • Bildergalerie Lampedusa

    Gateway to Europe

    Lampedusa is one of the biggest entry points for irregular migration into the European Union. The small island is located about 200 kilometers (125 miles) south of Sicily, and is only about 130 kilometers from Tunisia. This makes it an ideal bridge to Europe.

  • Bildergalerie Lampedusa Boote

    A perilous journey

    Many refugees have lost their lives while crossing the sea to the Italian island. They often travel in overcrowded, unseaworthy boats, and shipwrecks are common. The greatest tragedy occurred on October 3, 2013, when 366 refugees drowned. On January 11, 2014, the Italian navy rescued about 200 refugees.

  • Italien Flüchtlinge 17.03.2014

    Plea for help

    Following this week's rescue of 4,000 migrants, Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano demanded the European Union take action to combat people-smuggling. "There are death merchants who profit from this people-trafficking and who send out requests for help just 30 to 40 miles after leaving the Libyan coast," he said.

  • Lampedusa Flüchtlinge Lager Mineo

    No island paradise

    Many refugees from Africa and the Middle East come to Europe seeking to escape poverty and conflict. But once they arrive they have to live in refugee camps and go through a lengthy asylum application process. Immigration centers, like this one on Lampedusa, have been criticized for overcrowding and poor living conditions.

  • Bildergalerie Einwanderung Immigration Italien Afrika Senegal

    No place to go

    Life can be tough even for those migrants who do reach the Italian mainland. Refugees are usually given temporary shelter, but after 10 months they must find their own place to stay. Many endure prejudice, struggle to find paid work and end up living in slums or on the street.


  • Flüchtlinge in Italien März 2014

    Across the sea

    Italy reported the 4,000 refugees were picked up in waters near the tiny island of Lampedusa. The group makes up the largest number of arrivals since Italy began its naval operation "Mare Nostrum" (Our Sea) to cope with the influx after two tragic shipwrecks last year.

  • Italien Marine rettet Flüchtlinge aus Afrika

    Rescue mission

    Five naval ships are currently operating in the region south of Lampedusa. Naval officials reported the latest wave of migrants had been intercepted by Italian merchant ships and coastguard vessels before being transferred to the ports of Augusta and Pozzallo in Sicily for health and security checks.

  • Flüchtlinge in Augusta Italien April 2014

    From Libya to Lampedusa

    Around 15,000 migrants crossing the Mediterranean have been rescued so far this year, according to Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano. He believes up to 600,000 migrants from Africa and the Middle East are ready to set off from Libyan shores.

  • Bildergalerie Lampedusa

    Gateway to Europe

    Lampedusa is one of the biggest entry points for irregular migration into the European Union. The small island is located about 200 kilometers (125 miles) south of Sicily, and is only about 130 kilometers from Tunisia. This makes it an ideal bridge to Europe.

  • Bildergalerie Lampedusa Boote

    A perilous journey

    Many refugees have lost their lives while crossing the sea to the Italian island. They often travel in overcrowded, unseaworthy boats, and shipwrecks are common. The greatest tragedy occurred on October 3, 2013, when 366 refugees drowned. On January 11, 2014, the Italian navy rescued about 200 refugees.

  • Italien Flüchtlinge 17.03.2014

    Plea for help

    Following this week's rescue of 4,000 migrants, Italian Interior Minister Angelino Alfano demanded the European Union take action to combat people-smuggling. "There are death merchants who profit from this people-trafficking and who send out requests for help just 30 to 40 miles after leaving the Libyan coast," he said.

  • Lampedusa Flüchtlinge Lager Mineo

    No island paradise

    Many refugees from Africa and the Middle East come to Europe seeking to escape poverty and conflict. But once they arrive they have to live in refugee camps and go through a lengthy asylum application process. Immigration centers, like this one on Lampedusa, have been criticized for overcrowding and poor living conditions.

  • Bildergalerie Einwanderung Immigration Italien Afrika Senegal

    No place to go

    Life can be tough even for those migrants who do reach the Italian mainland. Refugees are usually given temporary shelter, but after 10 months they must find their own place to stay. Many endure prejudice, struggle to find paid work and end up living in slums or on the street.


More in the Media Center

Meet the Germans Kirche

Germany and the church 04.03.2021

Dokus KW7

Leaving the Ultra-Orthodox - Jews Seeking a New Life in Germany 15.02.2021

Meet the Germans | Essen

Mahlzeit! All about German food and eating habits 10.02.2021

DW Meet the Germans Glück

Good luck, bad luck and happiness in Germany 20.01.2021

Read also

Italien Protest gegen Ankunft von Migranten in Lampedusa

Lampedusa mayor calls for 'strike' over migrant arrivals 30.08.2020

Lampedusa officials are struggling to cope as more and more migrants reach the island, pushing its only reception center to its limits. The local mayor slammed the government's "frightening silence" on the issue.

Rettungsschiff I Seenotrettung I Sea Watch 3

Italy prohibits German migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 from leaving harbor 09.07.2020

Italian authorities have banned the German migrant rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 from setting sail, citing "several irregularities." Just days ago, the ship started its first mission since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Italien Lampedusa Sea-Watch 3 zwei Flüchtlinge dürfen von Bord

Italy allows 2 more migrants to leave German rescue ship 28.06.2019

Italian authorities have given permission for a sick man and his brother to disembark from Sea-Watch 3. The boat is still carrying some 40 migrants and has been sitting in international waters for more than two weeks.

Sea-Watch 3 Schiff - Handout von Sea-Watch

Italy allows 10 migrants to leave German Sea-Watch ship 16.06.2019

Italy has allowed 10 rescued migrants on the Sea-Watch 3 to leave the vessel. Two pregnant women and two sick men are among those who have been given permission to disembark.