Italian justice clears NGOs who came to the aid of migrants

The 21 humanitarian workers accused of collusion with smugglers are finally relieved. They had been called “water taxis”. After seven years of proceedings, the court in Trapani (Italy) dismissed these accusations. “The acquittal is total: the alleged facts never existed”, explains David Brunelli, lawyer for Médecin Sans Frontières. The Save The Children spokesperson adds: “This decision sets the record straight about sea rescues.”

Gas drilling blocked by judges

There is no question of disturbing the seals, even less of emitting too much nitrogen: the court in The Hague (Netherlands) ruled in favor of activists who want to protect the climate against drilling. The latter has been blocked for the moment. Ineke Van Gent, local mayor, expects a real impact: “I hope the postponement will result in a decisive decision.” On the operators’ side, we are banking on a simple postponement of the project.