World2 sources
Spanish NGO Halts Mediterranean Rescue Operations Due to Fuel Costs
- Spanish humanitarian rescue charity SMH has postponed its next mission in the central Mediterranean until 2027.
- The decision was made due to soaring fuel costs, according to the group.
- The Mediterranean is one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.
- The postponement highlights the financial pressures facing humanitarian efforts in the region.
- The NGO cited fuel prices as the primary reason for halting operations.