The growing tide of misery in the Med

At least 3,500 refugees drowned close to European shores in 2014, but the EU shows no willingness to change the very policies that have led to this crisis, writes Aurélie Ponthieu.

IN THE last 15 years, the Mediterranean Sea has transformed into a graveyard for more than 20,000 migrants and refugees searching for protection and a better life in Europe.

In response, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has announced that it will launch search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea.