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More migrants jump from rescue ship off Italian island

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Last Updated : Aug 20 2019 | 4:50 PM IST

More migrants jumped off the Spanish humanitarian rescue ship Open Arms Tuesday in a desperate bid to reach shore, tantalizingly near after 19 days blocked on board in deteriorating conditions by Italy's refusal to open its ports.

Open Arms described the situation on board as "out of control" and "desperate."
The NGO's spokeswoman, Laura Lanuza, said she heard from Open Arms crew members that "those who remain aboard are threatening with jumping as well."

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First Published: Aug 20 2019 | 4:50 PM IST

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