Migrant crisis: Captain appears in Italian court
The alleged captain of a sunken migrant ship, which killed more than 800, has appeared in an Italian court. It comes as the EU has agreed to treble its funding to tackle the on-going crisis.
The alleged captain of a sunken migrant ship, which killed more than 800, has appeared in an Italian court. It comes as the EU has agreed to treble its funding to tackle the on-going crisis.
Two men appearing in court this morning over this weekend's Mediterranean boat tragedy have denied their guilt, ITV News Africa Correspondent John Ray reports.
Migrant deaths. Lawyer for first mate Mahmoud Bikhit tells me his client is innocent: was just another of the passengers.
Court hearing into deaths of 800 migrants begins in Catania, Sicily this morning. Captain Mohammed Ali malek also denies guilt
Five of the survivors will appear in court along with the two accused during the private hearing.
Mohammed Ali Malek, presumed captain of this weekend's sunken migrant ship, showed little emotion as he appeared in court today.
As the politicians meet, a people smuggler scorned their efforts. The man insists he is helping desperate people out of dire situations.
Abdel Rahim Ali says his journey from Africa to Europe was fraught with hunger, incarceration and the regular threat of death.