Migrants: Ocean Viking, "Situation gets worse, give us a port"

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08 July 2021One in three castaways aboard the Ocean Viking is a minor.

Among them are two disabled children aged 10 and 15.

The "greatest" is Mohamed.

When he was born he suffered from hypoxia which left him with permanent physical and cognitive damage.

On his journey he brought his precious wheelchair, all broken and recovered at sea.

Mohamed traveled for 2 days, under the scorching sun, without food or water.

And now he waits with the other 571 people for a port to disembark.

"Still no freight collect - writes on Twitter SOS Mediterranee - the situation is getting worse. Our medical team reports more and more cases of psychological distress. The lack of information is no longer bearable for the castaways. With the heat, the tension rises on the bridge. . Last night a man jumped overboard from the Ocean Viking: the crew rescued him and is out of danger. He was rescued a week ago from a boat in distress. He said: "If I knew where and when I will disembark I could resist. But I can't resist the uncertainty. "

🔴 # OceanViking: still no assigned port for the disembarkation of the 572 people.

The situation is getting worse.

Our medical team is reporting more and more cases of psychological distress.

The lack of information is no longer bearable for the castaways.

With the heat, the tension rises on the deck.

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- SOS MEDITERRANEE ITA (@SOSMedItalia) July 8, 2021

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