Spanish NGO Delays Mediterranean Rescue Mission
Spanish humanitarian group SMH postponed its central Mediterranean rescue mission to 2027 following a doubling of fuel prices. The charity shifted operations closer to Spain and launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover expenses.
Spain humanitarian rescue charity SMH postponed its central Mediterranean mission until 2027 on Wednesday afternoon, cutting operations after fuel costs doubled. The suspension highlights intensifying financial pressures along one of the world's most active migration corridors. Italy and France remain primary destinations for migrants crossing from North Africa.
