The Aita Mari docked in Sicily
THE Italian government has been accused of detaining two rescue ships under false pretences in order to prevent charities from bringing rescued asylum-seekers into the country.
Authorities in Sicily seized rescue ships Alan Kurdi on Tuesday and the Aita Mari on Wednesday for allegedly breaching maritime safety regulations.
Both vessels arrived on the island on Monday having spent two-weeks off shore in quarantine following rescue missions last month.
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