The Deadly “Humanitarian Ping-Pong” of Refugee Rescue at Sea

In 2013, a boat capsized 61 miles from the Italian island of Lampedusa killing 268 refugees including 60 children. It was another horrific example of the risks taken by so many families fleeing violence in the Middle East and Africa. But recently released tapes of conversations with coast guard authorities reveal a deeper tragedy.During multiple … Continue reading The Deadly “Humanitarian Ping-Pong” of Refugee Rescue at Sea