Note of the Foreign Ministry – “Humanity 1” case

The Farnesina, in concert with the Ministry of the Interior, informs that it has sent an official note in writing to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany requesting to be given a comprehensive picture of the situation on board the “Humanity 1” with a view to taking any decisions. In particular, it has been requested to be provided as soon as possible with detailed information about the people on board the ship, the sea areas where the ship has been operating, whether any vulnerable people is on board and whether any request for international protection has already been filed. Italy will of course continue to monitor the situation on board this and other ships and provide any emergency assistance should it be necessary.