Carola Rakete, the heroic captain of Sea Watch 3 who rescued 40 refugees was arrested in Italy last week and now faces huge fines and years in prison. She's joined by Pia Klemp another brave sea captain whose ship, the Iuventa, was seized by authorities in 2017 after saving thousands from drowning. The international call for their release and show of solidarity is growing, join now!
"...we call fellow citizens of Europe to rise against the policies of hostility against migrants and refugees, which is shamelessly proclaimed in Italy and more covertly practiced in other countries. We call them to express active solidarity with Carola and Pia. Whereas Matteo Salvini and his likes push us towards disgrace, these courageous women and their crews truly saved the honor of our continent. We must impose their liberation and acquittal, and join their struggle. This is a difficult struggle, but its stakes are undisputable: against tyranny, against xenophobic hysteria and racism, for universal rights and hospitality, for human life, siding with its champions. We will not remain silent, watching from outside. "
Michel, thousands of people like you are mobilizing online to demand that the charges against these women fall. Humanity cannot be arrested or criminalized. These two brave women need us, our voices and our support. Will you sign to give them the strength to face this challenge?
Inspired by their courage,
Olga (Bologna), Virginia (Madrid), Alex (Marseille) and the whole team of We Move Europe
More information:
[1] https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/12/boat-captain-faces-20-years-jail-rescuing-migrants-mediterranean-9921099/
[2] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/29/sea-watch-captain-carola-rackete-arrested-italian-blockade