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    The Iuventa 18 June 2017

    NGO Rescue Operations

    In 2015, various NGOs began search and rescue operations in the central Mediterranean to address the growing number of migrants dying at the maritime borders of Europe.

    00:04

    Evidence Review

    The evidence review reveals that the NGOs' rescue operations were transparent and lawful, with footage and photographs provided to support the claims.

    02:29

    Collusion Allegations

    The Italian judiciary accused NGOs of colluding with smugglers to facilitate the illegal entry of migrants into Europe, but none of the allegations were found to be true.

    02:39

    Last Rescue Operation

    The last rescue operation reviewed shows that the NGOs' rescue efforts were exclusively focused on assisting migrants, without any evidence of collusion with smugglers.

    25:11

    Motor Boat Handling

    The handling of motor boats by NGOs, particularly the Aventa, was reviewed, with results showing that the boats were not returned to Libya for reuse, but were instead abandoned at a safe distance.

    25:39

    Engine Fishers Return to Rescue Scene

    Engine fishers are seen returning empty-handed within proximity of the rescue two minutes later, in the meantime you've enter rescue continues to distribute life vests.

    28:53

    You Vento's Crew Denies Communication with Engine Fishers

    However, this is denied by the Aventa crew who have continuously insisted that they did not communicate with the engine fishers.

    29:51

    Engine Fishers Alleged Gesture

    From the perspective of the Voss Hestia, it is clear that he is in fact gesturing to the migrants some of whom seem to respond.

    30:25

    SMuggling Networks and Collusion

    None of the materials considered in this reconstruction contain evidence of any collusion or collaboration between the crew of the You Vento and smuggling networks.

    31:25