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Spanish NGO Halts Rescue Operations Due to Fuel Prices

Updated 2026-10-14 20:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The Spanish NGO SMH has suspended its Mediterranean rescue operations due to high fuel prices. The move highlights the financial challenges facing organizations in one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.

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Al Jazeera

Spanish NGO halts Mediterranean rescue operations, citing fuel prices

SMH says it can no longer afford search-and-rescue work in one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.

2026-10-14 20:10 UTC