How the rescue of 28 people from a makeshift dinghy in a stormy Mediterranean unfolded – exposing the lethal reality of EU border policy

On October 27, a rescue team from the NGO SOS Humanity located a distressed dinghy in the central Mediterranean. The conditions had improved slightly, allowing the team to approach the vessel, which had been adrift for 24 hours. The passengers, wary of potential threats from Libyan militias or European forces, celebrated upon contact with the rescuers, reigniting their hopes of safety.