Two european charities have announced they are to launch a search and rescue operation in the mediterranean sea to save the lives of migrants crossing in flimsy boats to make it to European shores.
Medecin Sans Frontieres and the Migrant Offshore Aid Station say they are forced to take up the operation because European governments have turned their back on the crisis.
Jack Parrock reports.
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