On 7 December, two medical evacuations were organised by the Geo Barents team: one for the nine-month pregnant woman to Malta by helicopter, the other for Fatima*, her newborn baby Ali* and her three other sons to Lampedusa. The latter was possible after negotiations to keep the family together, as the Maltese authorities had given no choice but to separate the family members.

Further delay could have affected their well-being and health. We hope that they will receive the appropriate assistance and protection.