“Our ship is constantly being followed by the Libyan assets, and telling us to leave Libyan waters – even though we are in an international search and rescue zone,” the crew of a humanitarian vessel on mission off the coast of Libya told The New Arab. “They are threatening our crew, saying they will bring them to Libya.” Over the last five years, violations by the Libyan Coast Guard have been repeatedly filmed and recounted by victims and eyewitnesses. In videos taken from the sea and air, they have been seen shooting at heavy-laden inflatable boats, beating people during disembarkation, and t…

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