Charlie Yaxley

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 20/08/2019

@AKeizerHGZ In the time you typed and posted that, another person has had to be medically evacuated to shore...

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 20/08/2019

This is an important point that should not be drowned out. Instead of the political tug of war where States try to shift legal responsibility, there should be a simple discussion of what is the spirit of the law. This has always been to welcome people fleeing war+violence https://t.co/L898CUjH3K

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 20/08/2019

States should coordinate and cooperate to ensure boats carrying rescued passengers are disembarked as soon as reasonably possible. This is not only a moral duty, but a legal obligation. Here's UNHCR and @IOMHQ's guide for States on rescue at sea https://t.co/zXMhTqXA2V

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 20/08/2019

Many onboard have suffered horrific abuses during many months in Libya They're severely traumatised+are in need of psycho-social support A boat is no place to hold people needing humanitarian assistance The numbers are few. A solution is available. They must be allowed to dock

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 20/08/2019

100 people remain stranded at sea, unable to dock, despite 6 EU States being willing to receive them. This is unacceptable. People fleeing war+violence in Libya should not be held hostage for the purpose of political point-scoring. They must be allowed to dock immediately. https://t.co/etGUG6Ueux

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 19/08/2019

Great to see Barcelona standing #WithRefugees rescued on the Mediterranean. #mesqueunclub https://t.co/CLdZSNDOeb

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 19/08/2019

Thank you to Spain + @sanchezcastejon for offering the rescued passengers on @openarms_fund their nearest safe port. Those not in good enough health to make the journey should be evacuated but the remainder should take up the offer+get to dry land safely. https://t.co/9tYbohF3dv

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 16/08/2019

@emmevilla @Streitapfel @SARwatchMED As you say, multiple factors. War in home countries, but also war in Libya, up to the point where the fighting intensifies to such an extent that makes departure impossible

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 16/08/2019

#MythBusting Dp NGO boats collude with smugglers? No evidence. Are they a pull factor? No...this year, when NGO boats have been at sea, 31 people flee Libya by boat per day. When there have been NO NGO boats, that rises to 41. No link. No pull factor. War is the push factor. https://t.co/EmSIiAxpQM

Charlie Yaxley

@yaxle - 16/08/2019

Welcome news that States will host the @openarms_fund passengers But regrettable it took so long. People cannot be left at sea for days on end. Predictable, regional+fair approach urgently needed so no rescued person is again left at sea for so long https://t.co/WjzvIbLIZF