Report on the daily work of rescuers on the island of Lesbos (Greece), who volunteer their time in front of refugee boats to help them arrive safely on the coast. A commentary on factual images alternates with interviews with Fiorella GROTTI, Argentine volunteer "Pro Activa Open Arms" and Gérard CANALS, Spanish volunteer. Plateau en situationet Marc DANA.
Since 2011, many migrants arriving from the African coast have landed on the Italian island of Lampedusa. It houses a reception centre for refugees. Here migrants, locals and tourists rub shoulders on the paradisiacal beaches. Report on island with views of the beaches, the reception center. Migrants arrive supervised by Italian coastguards. Testimonies of the inhabitants of the island and interview of the Italian coast guard, the commander Giuseppe CANNARILE.
At the risk of their lives, migrants from the African coasts cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe on boats of fortune. A French National Navy boat participates in rescue operations. NGOs complain about the lack of resources. Reporting to migrants, then aboard a French patrol ship and in the European Parliament. Interview with Lieutenant-Commander Yann BIZIEN, spokesman for the Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture.