Surviving One of the Deadliest Routes to Europe: Refugees at Sea

Desperate to escape conflict and poverty, thousands of migrants and refugees attempt the perilous journey to Europe each year, with many crossing the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa in rubber dinghies and wooden boats.
In the wake of the decommissioning of Mare Nostrum, a search and rescue operation run by Italy, the humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), launched their own vessel, named the Bourbon Argos, to find those stranded at sea and save those in trouble on one of the deadliest routes to Europe.
On board the vessel, refugees and migrants are provided with medical aid, food, and shelter, then brought safely to Italian shores. Having survived life in Libya, ruthless treatment by smugglers, and horrific conditions aboard flimsy boats, once aboard the Bourbon Argos they face yet more uncertainty as they approach Europe.
VICE News teamed up with MSF to document these search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean and speak to rescued refugees and migrants, hearing about the suffering they have endured in their attempts to reach a new life.
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[@johnsensserwadda9699]

That guy that loves and misses his mom,,felt so bad for him,wish he can come back some day with something for her.May the almighty help him realize those dreams he has.

[@rubyflashy6457]

Mr. Goodbar true

[@gloria3098]

wait untill he finds out there is no free house, money, job,

[@Sportliveonline]

build a bigger earth ~~

[@oreoeatsoreos9412]

yeah watched this in school when he said he started talking about his mom i kinda teared up, also with the family with the daughter who was in shock hope they all had good lives.

[@oreoeatsoreos9412]

@Lorna Jones dude you were probably at there before things got bad or in a safer region or even at their airport lmao.

[@olivermwacharo8533]

after watching this video i have realised PEACE is something which should not be taken for granted.

[@ahmedmomodu9916]

You are right nothing like peace in life

[@thedon.32]

It’s all I fucking want, I cry when I look at world news, where is the love? Maybe I am soft or something but I don’t care my heart is in the right place I’m conscious that these people are brothers, mothers, daughters fathers. Etc. So I hate it when I see pain and suffering I relate too close I know what it’s like and it sucks but as for change, I see none, I see no possibility for change the rich hold too much of what is ours and they don’t intend on loosing it they have more power than me and my plans after are non existent making the whole thing useless, idk what to do, all I know is that family is number one so love yours it’s all you can do that matters in this lifetime.

[@paulieheydrich9772]

Oliver Mwacharo that's why Europe shouldn't allow every one who wants to come . It's just common sense they shouldn't take in these ppl

[@oggeboogie9018]

peace is not a thing

[@tzesyfoxakaimi2599]

@@paulieheydrich9772 not all of them but we should allow many of them and help them ...

[@thetruthonelove8884]

You risk your life go into the sea to rescued 1000s of people you don't even know them, you give them food and water hug them and and wish them well while they reached their final destination . May God watched ova you angels your friends and family's 😭❤💯

[@paulmuiruri3155]

Just watching the crew defending the decency and integrity of the migrants makes me realize there are people with humanity and love. I respect you ladies and gentlemen, and pray for your wellbeing and success in all your endevors. Love from Kenya!

[@carolineamalanga9769]

And the ice on the cake they hugged them and wished them good luck. That's melted my heart.💝

[@annenangi3078]

Wow!! beautiful missionary I can only pray for the great work that they do ..for another human being.

[@howard4510]

Liars and cheats , get real

[@kokikaranjak]

❤

[@omayrakwok3912]

That is a very dangerous ocean long route for those poor refugees using such a poor rubber boat . Those kind rescuers sure will have the great reward from God !! Many Blessings To Them !!

[@patrickkeough]

“I like my mom, I like my mom” that got me

[@ashamakeny2112]

heartbreaking :(

[@eddyukimclinton6801]

Me too

[@shxxtemdxwn6340]

That hit hard I felt that

[@kingmon5275]

Nice picture

[@frothingbubbles]

🥺

[@darleneachille491]

Thankyou so much for treating them like People!!! Im so overwhelmed!!! My Mom was a Refugee 38 years ago, she made a trip from Haiti to Florida with me in her womb. She was pregnant with me! By GOD'S GRACE we made it..i will be 38 in January. I have a 21 yo son...I am gainfully employed, i have a beautiful home...I am blessed. Im so grateful for the opportunity given to my Mom and I. My Mothers flourished because she was given a chance to live! My mission in life is to build wealth to be a blessing to refugees, those who save them and so much more!!! Thank YOU GOD, Thankyou so much for giving these people a chance to live!!!

[@paintingpictureswithwords8011]

Darlene Achille this made me smile. :)

[@datzny2941]

My mother is also a refugee from Haiti as well as my father is a refugee from Liberia. I turned 16 Tuesday and honestly I’m so proud of them both❤️.

[@justinholiday9838]

IM HAPPY FOR ALL WHO FEEL SAFER BUT JUST DONT COME TO AMERICA

[@vishalgapat4894]

Darlene Achille god bless u I’m with your work I love it👍

[@nobullshiit5682]

WHY NOT STAY ON YOUR COUNTRY AND MAKE IT GREAT FOR YOUR PEOPLE

[@jamalmbamedig8146]

I almost embarked on this type of Journey early this year. Depression from unemployment, constant reminder from relatives that you're jobless and a no good. Hopes of leaving Africa to go make it big in Europe.. I'm a young girl and I wanted to take this risk. Thank God I changed my mind when I watched these documentaries

[@crystaltheo8494]

What’s your cash app name. How are you today a year later?

[@AloraBernadotte]

​@@someone3444 Why are u a professional?

[@someone3444]

@@AloraBernadotte what? HAHAHAAH. I just said the person could reach out if they wanted to...chill dude.. it was never that deep.. jeez haha

[@AloraBernadotte]

@@someone3444 Calm down it's not that deep

[@someone3444]

@@AloraBernadotte HAHAHAHAH!!! okok.. my bad ig... have a nice day girl or guy..

[@yonassbhatu8]

It’s unimaginable to come up with possibilities that could have caused these embarking. It’s devastating that people have to go through such a hardship. This is the result of Colonization, Westerner interference, lack of integrity and humanity within African leaders, etc. The people who saved these people in need are simply amazing! You reflect humanity at its finest. I hope for Peace, love, and justice to prevail.

[@dimesnco]

You almost drowned at sea and she’s concerned about a rug?? Talk about misplaced priorities🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@maple494]

exactly.

[@redarmy1172]

when you don't have nothing you cherish everything

[@binozia-old-2031]

Might be an heirloom or something or the planned to sell it when they got Europe for money

[@muchkasolo8915]

When you have nothing to your name then you can talk

[@earlymanproductions8863]

Mhm.

[@matarrkebbeh1269]

I like my Mum, I really like my mum. This sentence almost make me cry. Am a Gambian like him, He take this risky Journey to help his Family and i hope he achieve his dreams and come back home to help his mum.

[@ibrahimbah1044]

He is an economic migrant, lazy dude who doesn't want to work, GM is fine no war.

[@tanakandongwe7070]

I understand, God will see him through

[@jillcabler3398]

I did CRY for All of them this is so sad

[@Jawo2020]

@@ibrahimbah1044 wats fine in GM be honest man

[@bellahmarape8056]

Oooh my God may God bless the rescuers please, I want to do this job too

[@phemelojulia]

I work as a journalist in Botswana, and i have been praying for a breakthrough to work for organisations that change lives like MSF. Keep up the good job. May you all be blessed.

[@siyabulelabubu4389]

For the crew working tirelessly on that boat saving our brothers,sisters and children, there is no words that can describe how I feel about what you guys are doing😞😞😓. May God bless you guys abundantly to not get tired of what you guys are doing. God also be with the people onboard seeking refuge in Italy. Its so sad what people have to go through to better their lives

[@sarahbeighton5492]

Stay home safe the Europeans do not want them

[@hyacinthwalters9119]

When In Ghana l saw one the droad cast where kadafa had said this would happen And it's comes through ok the west they're Devil

[@rafata.5658]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@NurseSnow2U]

@@hyacinthwalters9119huh????

[@willwallace4979]

Hey hey hey. HEY HEY HEY I WILL NOT ACCEPT FIGHTING like every school teacher

[@acebalistic1358]

IKR it’s very accurate

[@jahelthegamer6827]

Very accurate but you can’t just joke around to much

[@roseluvr5118]

jahel The gamer it’s a comment chill out😂

[@zenokarlsbach4292]

Why don't they take the boat out of the water; is not not important, if as an example?

[@panagiotissimatos]

yes... coz its fake news

[@Blkchevy98]

Unfortunately, they think it's going to be easy in Italy. Better than Libya for sure but still will be tough for them.

[@Brave-Is_Mine1]

At least they've a freedom bru

[@pauldenino2560]

Gladly Salvini made it illegal for these ships who "help" refugees to come to Italy. They can face up to million euro fine and get arrested and ships destroyed if they try to flood Italy with more Africans.

[@dalila1468]

It’s true, now with the new Salvini’s “Security decree” it’ll be still harder for that people!

[@treefiddy727]

@@pauldenino2560 Good. The audacity of a foreign group to drop unwanted third world migrants on a sovereign nation's shores. It's like "Here you go take care of these people now kthnxbye"

[@celestialrex551]

@@treefiddy727 what if the same shit happened in your country and there was no way out but to be a refugee in another country . Get into the slippers of a migrant its not like they enjoy fucking shit up travelling and risking their lives . it is not a priority it is a necessity just to ear the right to live like a human

[@carolineamalanga9769]

My cousin has been in this journey without our consent. It was a nightmare 😔 I can't even wish this to my worst ennemi but fortunately he survived. My feelings are always melted when I watch this kind of documentary my memories are so vivid ❤️‍🩹I can't judge them but I always ask myself WHY??? 🤕may God bless all these rescuers and protect those who make this choice May God help us all lives matter🥺

[@shanefinnegan4456]

Why didn’t he arrive legally an get a visa like normal people do

[@Zone07376]

@@shanefinnegan4456 why are u so cruel? You should help those refugees.

[@enricanorelli6528]

Tutte le vite contano? Vallo a chiedere a tutti gli africani che infestano le nostre città, conta solo la loro mentre fanno scempio della nostra di vita.

[@mohikaan96]

most of them are not real refugees and they all come to the rich parts of Europe (Western Europe). I am from Western Europe myself and Western Europe is completely destroyed by the fake refugees. because they do not get a residence permit and then start stealing and harassing our women and children. It is really terrible how things are going in Europe now. I have respect for the real refugees, but 90 percent are people who are just looking for a better life. and I understand that, but it cannot be the case that they come in hundreds of thousands at the same time. the nuisance caused by these people is really extreme.

[@NurseSnow2U]

@@Zone07376it’s not cruel!! What they’re doing is idiotic and they oftentimes have access to the same information on the internet as we do. They choose to ignore the warnings and embark on the journey anyway, acting like savages, entitled and disgraceful. Not all of them. But I genuinely don’t understand why they don’t seem to understand (I am more so speaking to the primarily Venezuelans here in the US that since word got back from the from the first batch that they were getting free 5 ⭐️ hotel rooms, and an ungodly amount of social services that even our own homeless and veterans not only DONT receive but are paying an immense amount of taxes to provide a cushy life style for economic migrants and escaped prisoners. And now of course 2 years later they are STILL arriving in droves and are somehow shocked that the US is not the paradise of freebies they thought it would be because a nations resources can only stretch SO FAR!!!! They choose to come anyway and it becomes a drain on everyone, but particularly those who are already suffering, making minimum wage working three jobs and trying to survive. It’s disgustingly selfish, dangerous and irresponsible 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ishmaelmadida7153]

I thought i was suffering in Zimbabwe but after seeing this documentary i think my life is actually not that bad...

[@ruthiejay7555]

We all play a role in someone else's destiny, these rescue personnel need to be given an award for giving this people a chance to live again

[@kemberlyrosee1514]

Say it louder!!

[@zimmer1949]

AMEN!

[@roselavender1954]

@ruthie jay I absolutely 100% agree

[@dreamer2260]

Well said.

[@sclosangelesktown5409]

They will be. In heaven

[@samueljohn7763]

I like my mom... whose else heart broke... when you heard this...

[@newton18311]

not me they are Economic migrants ,

[@islandboy1704]

@@newton18311 no one cares what a lowlife thinks man , just be fortunate you weren't born into their hell you piece of shit ..

[@amandagodwin117]

Tears actually rolled down my face

[@jacksonreginald4735]

Newton I bet u have no friends huh? Ungrateful piece of shit

[@suhailinayatulla652]

Newton you are a piece of trash

[@MeMe2luvn]

So amazing of them to rescue them. My heart melted.

[@aliefemu9755]

if you are immigrant, don't cause trouble in people's country, live in peace and quiet, they accept you in their country and please don't cause trouble in that country, if you live in peace, there is no problem

[@lg6002]

At 4:54 "I like my mom" just breaks your heart that so many people are forced to leave their homeland due to corrupt governments.

[@N3Rd32]

Liked her so much he left her with that corrupt government.. Maybe all these men should fight for and make their country better instead of fleeing to countries that mostly don't want them and leaving their mothers and daughters with ISIS...

[@user-ej3iw8lw3w]

no one forced anyone to leave their country. back when europe was a sane continent, no one tried to invade it

[@Broxty]

Like her so much to leave her with a corrupt government. Don't believe that sob story.

[@norye4300]

Really wicked and lotters. If not why should people run away from their country,if not for war.

[@rabrab3934]

I would never leave my mom behind

[@JesseJamess]

I'm hugging my children and wife tighter today. I have no reason to complain. I hope they all find peace.

[@user-jh8eq9mn3q]

yeah, I hope they find peace in Africa as we have enough people good for nothing in Europe.

[@Hello-uk5xp]

روح what you mean I don’t understand 😫

[@hermespsychopompos8267]

Yes. In YOUR country though, not Italy/Greece/Spain.

[@NurseSnow2U]

You’re a beautiful soul!!! 🤍🙏🏽✨

[@thembinyoni1880]

these rescuers are so kind and humble , may the Lord bless them for me I'm really touched by the way they handle the situation.

[@jamayusuf7205]

Thanks Italy so much..this is the best job ever...I came to Europe when I was a kid...I can stop crying....humanity love ❤...

[@adebolamostfavoured2108]

Shame on all African leaders that watch and push these people to this high level of risk. Only a state of deep hopelessness can make anyone take this drastic step. My heart weeps for these people and many more that are still going to go through this.

[@paulmuya6655]

Some of these sufferings has been coused by European countries esp libya . during the time of Gaurdaffi libya was a beautiful country to live

[@alangutierrez7368]

well they are corrupted by europeans so its not just them at play here, the west brings this upon itself

[@ScissorN]

Shame on Europe for interfering in African affairs

[@bjoscar9061]

God will punish them

[@michaeltodd8113]

@@paulmuya6655 it had nothing to do with Europe

[@coralline9767]

The scary thing is that these are middle class people who had money and nice luxuries and lost it all. Look closely and some have branded clothes and can speak English using adjectives and such. And they are able to fork out up too $1000 per self to make a risky journey. These are people like you and I who are going through this who used to have somewhat comfortable lives. It's a scary thought.

[@danielkirkland3366]

Coralline branded clothes You clearly haven’t traveled much have you A fake pair of Nike shoes over there are around 4 dollars

[@faithafterdark7801]

They also demanded free apartments with air conditioning when they were handed food that they threw on the ground, and called, it "dog food."

[@faithafterdark7801]

@aka _drb Considering you stated, "they literally never said that," I assume you're very young and naive, and have never watched the refugee camp videos of them making demands for exactly what I mentioned. Yes. They called the food they were offered, "dog food" and dumped it on the ground.

[@Rang15]

If they are "luxurious" then why are they using A fucking boat to travle over dangerous seas

[@milky1421]

Are luxuries the only thing that make you relate to someone? All of the people in these situations are just like you and I, lmao.

[@savannahmohamed1714]

God bless the rescue team. They are doing amazing job and I hope they get all the blessings and good health in this life. My sister went through this journey and she came to Europe and she still has the PTSD of seeing dead bodies in people dropping into the sea when they died to keep the boat from sinking and light. It’s heartbreaking only the desperate take this route

[@joshuageorge2721]

That guy who waved a thank to the beautiful volunteer lady 23:39 knows deep down in his heart what it really means..

[@minns5515]

This helps me appreciate where I live

[@zimmer1949]

WE OFTEN BELIEVE THAT OUR CONDITIONS ARE BAD....WE MUST BE FOREVER MINDFUL THAT SO MANY OTHERS IN THIS WORLD ARE WORSE OFF!

[@adakpabek5601]

Alima Zimmer yes!!

[@Relevance4life]

You westerners are spoilt. That’s why you focus on non issues like gender

[@georgianpatriot1485]

Thats just what i wanted to say

[@Marleydavis8]

@@Relevance4life I’m. Better than u

[@devcs9474]

8:46 dude really made a headband/bandanna out of his blanket

[@beatielove4]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@loveroflife1438]

i said that to myself soon as I seen it lol

[@lureh683]

XXXSkelboy he is golden pirate

[@coconutkisses2503]

Beatie Love 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@monique9388]

XXXSkelboy how can you not know the difference between headband and a bandanna :/

[@cookiee5272]

May God continue to protect them. This broke my heart to see the people so desperately trying to survive. Thank you to the people that rescued them. What a Blessing.

[@mateuszo1238]

deported them back

[@rehobothyoosuf9027]

I greatly appreciate this rescue team. Its incredible what they are doing for the migrants. A big thumbs up

[@howard4510]

And endangering us all , idiots

[@rlyok7137]

The rescuers are so kind and I have so much respect for them, may God bless them both.

[@Barskor1]

The cost to feed house and cloth these people for the rest of their lives will be paid for by the taxpayers of the nations that will suffer higher crime rates rapes and murders! It is not Charity or Kindness if you make OTHER PEOPLE pay the bill and suffer the consequences.

[@Xerdoz]

Those are criminals and should be put in prison for life. They're destroying our Continent.

[@rlyok7137]

Xerdoz They’re giving you their loyalty, their services, their love and these are the people who will be eternally grateful to you and to your country for the chance you give them. They turn into your workforce, they become a part of your community, they give you diversity, all because their own country wasn’t safe for them, and you have the audacity to come here and call them criminals? If you haven’t done anything good in your life. Let these people continue to do the good they do.

[@priscillapraisechiworeso8251]

Amen

[@Zenocavallari]

yep, they are so kind because they are paid by the italian an nigerian mafia who controls all the migrant route

[@temeciawilliams7657]

African people suffered a lot throughout history. My prayers goes out for them.

[@idi58marbell35]

They need to stay in Africa. It is the richest continent in the world. I doubt it if these people know that but the irony is that they don’t know that; in Africa they’re sitting on a gold mine!

[@solmoreno9334]

@@idi58marbell35 ikr but unfortunately in Africa violence, poverty, corruption and famine are experienced everyday; they are literally forced to leave their countries to get a better life

[@user-iz5eg3nr4l]

@@ElizabethJoseph01 true, iam not from Africa but I understand the situation, if the people governing the country are corrupt then what can u do

[@ifoster165]

Praying for all because they don't know what to expect but are just happy to see different

[@akyeasamuel]

We have all the resources and yet our aimless leaders cannot develop our country

[@ibrahimnabadey1533]

The best Vice New's documentary on migrants I have watched so far. Massive respect for This Rescue Team and the other Spanish Rescue Team in another episode.

[@rensiamoosa2916]

You will receive favour from God. Thanx for your incredible heart and good deeds. Galatians 6:9-10

[@kunlehameen34]

I cried endlessly watching this. I am privileged and will never take it for granted. I wish you guys luck ❤

[@AndreAndre-yd5gw]

Crybaby

[@marcen7067]

I could never even start to understand or even comprehend the desperation you would feel that would make you risk your life just to try and escape your past life. My heart really goes out to these people, nobody should have to feel like this.

[@supermodel2011]

most are not poor - they spend thousands of dollars for smugglers

[@KRPTN]

@@supermodel2011 dude you do realise they worked for that money very hard. Some even got enslaved

[@David-tz1oi]

@@supermodel2011 and why didn't they stay of it was ok "MoSt aRn'T pOoR" they clearly are quite poor they could have been saving for years working incredibly hard and Thier life is quite difficult if Thier willing to risk Thier life for just a chance of a life they deserve

[@securityreasons69]

@@supermodel2011 some even sell their shops to embark on this deadly journey....

[@projectacuhope]

It's not desperation, they are responding to Facebook ads to come into Europe to carry out the Kalergi plan.

[@karsam7751]

thank you so much for doing this, you have no idea how much it mean to them.i am Tibetan refugee who live in India.i came to India by crossing Himalaya mountain during the winter.i almost died on the way .

[@heisteve975]

U r welcome here in India bro... Luv frm Manipur

[@karsam7751]

Thank you so much. India and Indian friends have always shown me so much love

[@yourname7290]

Thas crazy u should have made a video u would've went on vice

[@Jeepkid]

How long was the journey? It must’ve been really hard

[@karsam7751]

@@Jeepkid it took me twenty two days on foot . hide in cave or even in water during the day. Escaping during the night. it's an experience i pray that nobody need to go through.

[@TOPGNBR1]

I came to American as a refugee this brings back memories of how bad life can get I’m will forever be thankful to American for taking me in I tell my American friends that they have no idea how good they have it in our country…

[@Latoyas_got_your_soul]

Literally crying my eyes out I pray every day that there will be peace

[@annahollander111]

The man kneeling on the floor and touching the ground with his forehead was performing sajdeh (prostration) of thanks to his Lord for being saved.

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

This the same lord that created this whole situation in the first place ? you would think he would have stepped in a bit earlier eh...

[@dianellyrivera179]

HULL GRAFFITI that’s not how it works bruh😭

[@Dianthuschinensis]

@@HULLGRAFFITI Of course, while one percent of the humanity have on their pockets the 80% fortune that is supposed to be equally share and give all human their dignity, you are talking none sense here about our Lord Who sent 3 TIMES, Revelations to encourage us to be fair among each other. Educate yourself about it. Rather of complaining be grateful. If He wanted he could have been you there and know that wherever you are in this earth in a castle you will find no other protector against His order. Plus while you are being ungrateful they actually are grateful to Him this shows that you are truly ignorant and their faith is not ignorant. First start to know who your talking about instead of claiming this is His fault ! This is the consequences of our disobedience to his commandments.

[@Dianthuschinensis]

@boom • May He accept our forgiveness and make us all among the fair and obedient, inshAllah.

[@travelfox4820]

It was nt god that saved him it pease abiding. People from Christian countrys and some one somewhere is goin to regret it

[@BOOLME]

''We try to help and you behave like this'' ''I don't care'' Well...then I don't care about you...so ungrateful, disgusting.

[@jaysebastianjr2274]

Boggles my mind. Make that fat lady walk the plank!

[@toniannphillips9474]

and that is why God allowed these good people to rescue them, if it was me i would make her swim her way back to where she came from....ungrateful

[@RickRudesMustache]

lol diversity is our strength. just let the governments keep importing more.

[@itsgenuine1826]

@@toniannphillips9474 😂😂😂😂🚫

[@tehgelas363]

I agree do you know why many countries don't accept them? because after they were accepted, their attitude was very bad and many did not respect the situation in the new country. this is indeed a matter of humanity, but also they have to think about why they were accepted. this is reality and fact.

[@strawberryplayz2990]

Seeing them all sing together is the best thing ever! There smiles, there laughs, its just awesome

[@evamabona1264]

Billion thanks to the rescue team💕

[@nv555]

I really like how vice captures the intensity in every refugee's life just through a close up frame

[@ms.w2954]

Thank God for the rescue team.

[@jillcabler3398]

I have cried throughout this documentary I live in the US and sometimes I complain I have access to many job opportunities even if it's menial tasks I used to complain a lot but after watching this documentary I am counting my Blessings this is so sad I hope that they all are successful in life

[@francescocerioni8939]

Maybe tell your government to not cause wars

[@nyaintunyaintu509]

@@francescocerioni8939 STFU!!

[@ladylabyrinth6345]

@@francescocerioni8939 we dont have that power fool

[@paulosdavids7558]

It is when you fall that you begin to realize how high you where

[@oladipotemmy9049]

Amen Amen and Amen

[@Pink_Eye__]

Watching this documentary made me cry.

[@empressaysharana7814]

This truley broke my heart so grateful yet so humble

[@zikhonamaweni1726]

I love how disciplined the Syrians are. I'm African and was ashamed of the African women behaviour.

[@ynaji9963]

Syrians were on the limits of their religion Islam.

[@rivvy2138]

@@ynaji9963 what d'you mean?

[@suleimanharb2909]

Thank you brother for the compliment. Syria is just the same It is incredibly hard.

[@Barskor1]

So why didn't you go to Saudi Arabia or Qatar how about Iran? Iraq No? The Arab Emirates Jordan? Naw you got to go to the West! they have free money and houses! No need to work and wee babies will be citizens for some crazy reason making sure you are never deported and the welfare keeps rolling in.

[@rivvy2138]

@@Barskor1 well to be fair they're Africans. Not middle easterners so the closest countries are European. Plus they didn't go West, they went north😂😂

[@thomaschisebe4320]

And now Italy needs everyone's prayers at this trying moment!

[@georgeuzeogbu3841]

'Andra'tuttobene'

[@stepchicken7142]

Look at videos where immigrants arrive , Italians hate them

[@areswalker5647]

@@stepchicken7142 not true

[@stepchicken7142]

@@areswalker5647 It is tho , just look it up

[@areswalker5647]

@@stepchicken7142 from January to August 2020 more than 14.000 illegal immigrants have come to Italy, 7.000 only during July (during a pandemic). And those numbers are still not much if you compare them to 2016 and 2017 when we were used to welcome 23.000-25.000 people monthly. It's cute to love everyone when you take in just a few selected dozens of people like some countries in the north do, you have all the time to care for them and make good media but things change when you see how things work with big numbers (and those are only the ones accounted). During 2020: Italy welcomed 14.000 illegal immigrants, Spain 10.500, Greece 10.700, Malta 2.000 and Cyprus 500

[@aprilcain1269]

Wow! Encountering 2 work loads in less than 24hrs, a world in crisis. Keep up the good work Rescuers, God Blessings to you all always.

[@Astheticskyovermoon]

This is so heartbreaking to see. We need to be so much grateful for what we have! Because many people would die to be in our place! Thank you God for everything!!!!❤

[@liciouscharles3370]

The guy who talked about his mom makes me cry 🥺😣😣😣😣sometimes it's real real painful to be apart with those you loved the most....may God protect all the refugees whole over the world...😣😣

[@margaretzoheir7905]

This made me cry. The crew on that boat are magnificent and deserve our love and respect.

[@nedson6503]

They are traffickers. They deserve capital punishment.

[@xxlovelyravenxx144]

@@nedson6503 uhm how

[@j.a9558]

@Donnell Okafor That is irrelevant when it comes to life & death.

[@candace3493]

@@xxlovelyravenxx144 i think the comparison was that the crew just moves people. I wouldnt say its inaccurate. There isnt really power for them to do more than they did. Governments force them to reject clear asylum cases like this. The people saved clearly deserve love and respect as well.

[@seokjin3000]

All of Africa should head Europe, given that they were colonized by France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Also, the Swedes made a ton of money selling the colonizers equipment, including the chains used on innocent Africans.

[@jaymardelacruz8391]

god bless u all specially to all the staff who rescued lot of refugees may god give u a long lives to help many more people.. more power and god bless

[@galegrazutis964]

ABSOLUTELY shocked no women and children on board 🙄

[@oj1291]

Because its risky, the men go first and if they make it, they bring there families legally

[@prehistoriccreature1800]

Cry about it

[@prehistoriccreature1800]

Women and children don't deserve to come

[@Dpw20001]

​@@oj1291bs

[@taurus8263]

Really? I am not shocked at all

[@kieraansell696]

I love how the women where so happy and singing and dancing

[@charlesjames3328]

I feel PISSED when I see them complaining to their rescuers! The ingratitude starts before they even reach European shores?! How many of these people are fleeing persecution and war and how many are just playing emigration roulette?

[@amethysth.1913]

Well cause most aren't in need. They got pile of cash in hand when they can use it to survive and work. Each of them give a sad tale so they get accepted and of course European immigration is foolish to accept them all. They aren't grateful for anything because they aren't in need. Its disgusting to see them behave in such way.

[@giuseppeamodio8235]

White Roughe, you hit the nail on the head! To me, the EU is taking them to grow bigger. Birth rate is very low throughout Europe. These men and women are the quickest fix.

[@AxelSituation]

They are liars, they are just a bunch of chancers.

[@giuseppeamodio8235]

They are not to blame. We are for bombing Libya and leaving it in the hands of the local lords who went on to set up the human trade. They are poor and live dreaming of Western wealth and standards. If given a chance, some of them will take it, even if it means thousands of € and a risky journey. Some have the opportunity and the guts to do it. The fact that we let it happen is just wrong.

[@Mangoo-o]

Ax Martel you don’t know what it’s like to them and I hope you get what’s coming to you on day

[@boricua240]

This video touched my heart. It makes one realize what we take for granted. I know poverty; my father came from humble beginnings. He was born and raised in the Philippines and joined the US Navy to come to the U.S. There is a lot of poverty in his country, but watching this video makes his country feel like it's paradise. They, too, long to come to the better places, with the U.S. being a on top of their list. Unfortunately, dad's country is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and I don't believe there's any way they'd succeed getting here via boat from there. I don't think rescue teams go that far, in the World's biggest body of water. Bless these people and, of course, the humanitarians who help them. I hope they achieve what they want and make the most of the outcome of their journey.

[@maxinewest4096]

Thank God, that some people are helpful for helping these people who are in such a bad situation.

[@deeli3696]

I wish we could all live nice and peacefully, no war no violence :/ seeing people in this state is heartbreaking

[@vdentertainment8372]

Dee Li keep on dreaming, you see every problem is connected to overpopulation and as long as human keeps reproducing there will be suffering and war.

[@chappie3642]

@1 thepackgawd there isn't one number, it depends on the conditions of the country (welfare, land extension, Gdp, and so on)

[@G_Zero127]

looks like 95% men on these ships.

[@zardozqq]

the guys said 100% in the vid

[@fgfg633]

ELFHUNTER50 Very scary, especially coming from majority Islamic countries--different cultures and values. They need to stay in their countries and fix them. So it's going to be an endless migration for the next 20 years until Western Europe is the same cesspool that they left behind. This is obviously being orchestrated by globalists because normal people can't be this stupid to see what the end game is going to be, God help us all.

[@YaAllahswt]

Congratulations, you have good eyes. Your point?

[@Weltschmerzzzz]

Ulfhunter50 so god damn true my man

[@Weltschmerzzzz]

ELFHUNTER50 are you a soldier? :O

[@nimely4442]

I am a nurse in my Sierra Leone I know it have happened in my country it painful to leave your parents beyond God will take control thank you for the owner of this boat I am so great ful

[@taurus8263]

This is people smuggling and is illegal. By helping to accomodate these people, EU just makes the problem bigger. It is not a solution to bring everyone from Africa to Europe, and we can see it now clearly. Not sustainable to support all of them. So many corrupt countries in Africa, and this is main issue. This is the problem that should be solved first.

[@Fb1999_]

Many of these people do not seem to be grateful for being rescued.

[@zXEMGXz]

It's a fucking joke

[@Msm1234msm]

nick its because they think its the part of the journey and they paid for it, but they dont know the reality

[@rawkrXbabee]

who knows how long their journey has been to get to that boat, they're probably over exhausted. Maybe they are greatful in their hearts but are too tired to show it

[@rostislav9350]

What you on about? Prick

[@jadduck]

You surmised this from probably watching 3 minutes of the video. Every person interviewed showed gratitude for being rescued.

[@mrguy128]

Im from Ethiopia, let me share something with you...these people pay 80,000 to 100,000 Ethiopian birr ($4000-5000) to get to Europe. And compare that with salaries of high government officials about 5000 Ethiopian birr (500$) per month. With these facts, it's really hard to think of them as refugees especially having the fact that you can probably start your own business with 20,000-50,000 Ethiopian birr (1000-2500$). I can tell u first hand, as a young African, that it's the greener pastures/economic opportunities that is attracting them and it's really unfair on Europeans

[@YouYou-sm8tf]

Even a woman from Lebanon said that she had to pay 4500$ to be on a boat to Europe. And it's 4500$ for each person.

[@taen6917]

Wow, in planing to return to my mama Africa, develops it, I found out about African history I was shocked and now have clear imagine how hard our ancestors suffered from white people.. We shall develope Africa. I'm looking at eothopia, Ruanda or Kenya, I like to know more about Africa my heritage is Cameroon .

[@user-ds4gs7xl2s]

@@taen6917 Hi I am from Kenya. A youthman. In Kenya ,if you have some papers( good education) it is still hard for you to get a job. Every person that gets a government job has the main aim of enriching him or herself. Personally I really on God to help me get a good job after I finish studying.

[@lemonman394]

These people aren’t from Ethiopia tho they are from west Africa, where it is war torn.

[@yebrowd]

I believe it's very unfair in this day and age we have so many desperate people who risking their life and everything they've got to cross the sea or die trying and reason been is because of where they have been borned!

[@khadarhussen4752]

These group are very fortunate to be here today with such plastic boat. God thanks.

[@folasademargaretfayehun4635]

I cried for these people they made a dangerous journey. I hope they find their dream and happiness. The award goes to crew especially the lady Lindy by name she has empathy and humanity. God bless her.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

awww. yeah why not U support them, eh??

[@worldwideally]

@@spaniardsrmoors6817not everyone has the privilege or opportunity to do these things but i’m sure many would if they could or knew how. how about stop being such a hateful pessimist. there is no need to criticize others who are simply recognizing and thanking people for their contributions to society. why don’t you go help these people or keep your selfish opinions to yourself?

[@ajama183]

I looked around at my room and got emotional I thank God for the freedom I have and the roof I have over my head lying down in my own comfortable bed Alhamdulillah for everything🤲🏾

[@YayazArts]

Don't Run Away from Africa please. Africa needs you. We can save our Continent together. "The grass ain't greener on the other side"

[@kayodehamallawson3429]

The African countries are not accepting refugees. These people are not tourists, they are refugees. THey probably dont have any of the documents they need to visit a bordering country .

[@Vertex-nm3ug]

A good government is the only thing that can save majority of countries in africa.

[@PaulBunyun]

Unfortunately the grass IS greener on every side of Africa. Media loves to pussyfoot around it, but these people are escaping modern day slavery. It's not the white man over there trying to enslave them anymore, but yet the States are having people pay reparations 200 years later. Literally disgusting.

[@wilfthebig7910]

Gaddafi helped prevent migrants from crossing from Libya to Europe.

[@juliusmaehlich3138]

@@Vertex-nm3ug That could solve the problem, but unfortunately that will never happen under any black government there. Thank God I left S Africa many years ago for it was the last country in Africa to go down the toilet as the rest of the continent.

[@emmanuelyeboah1346]

This is so sad No one should go through such pain Happy they got to survive

[@kodwoampiahbonney3507]

My stomach churns comprehending the turmoil and pain these people are experiencing trying to escape war and political instability. To cross over a perilous sea to yearn for a new life is dedication. May the Lord grant these people safe journey and future

[@xinxinliu1106]

Sebastian is working hard. I just saw him in another Ebola video where is is treating victims. Wish those people luck and success.

[@Katya2000]

I thought he looked familiar!

[@jlow2728]

Kudos to MSF. Doing the work and helping the people who need it. I hope more people are found and helped - it's horrible what is happening around the world. The example shown here is what humanity is - a lot of people around the world have a lot to learn.

[@abdulkareemali7943]

You guys are doing very good job saving all those people

[@mbabazijohn9560]

Iam John from Kampala Uganda,may God bless you people who helps and Afrcans and ather peaples not diying in oceans,God bless you and your families.

[@msfuk]

This is the official YT account of MSF in the UK - we ran the search and rescue operation on-board the Bourbon Argos featured in this VICE documentary. It's interesting to read many of the comments about this film and how much hatred there is towards migrants and refugees making this perilous journey to Europe. Of course, as a medical humanitarian organisation we view the "migrant crisis" from a very different perspective to most of the people commenting here. We have witnessed the conflicts, oppression, and violence that many people are fleeing from, and hear first-hand the testimony of people who make this perilous journey. We produced this documentary hoping to give an insight into why people are fleeing to Europe and why we feel compelled, as a humanitarian organisation, not to let them drown in the sea. Perhaps it's not possible to convey all the complexities of this situation in a 30 minute documentary, but if people are interested in learning more about our work and why we think it's so important to help these people, head over to our channel where we have additional interviews with the MSF staff on-board the boat as well as with those people rescued.

[@abdikalikosman4715]

+Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Great job MSF! I wish I could help. I'm very far, in Canada. I know reading the comment section is very depressing. Kudos to you MSF volunteers. You restore faith in humanity.

[@abdikalikosman4715]

lol

[@lucyyorky1802]

+Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) I want to thank you for helping these people. I'm sorry that you have to read all the negative comments. When I was watching this documentary and reading these comments I was thinking WWJD (What would Jesus do?) I'm praying for all of the MSF and the people they rescue. I pray that others will treat these people with love.

[@anneshaadams]

+Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) LOVE YOUALLL

[@maxkeif4420]

+Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) I'm an atheist/agnostic but god bless you, all of you, and all the incredible work that you do. Some people on the internet live to troll, and some just don't understand empathy. Please don't let it discourage you from your work. What you guys do matters so much, even if it's only a small band-aid on top of the gaping wound which is the situation in the middle east right now. I have so much respect for all of you. As an American, it's hard for me to contribute directly but I'm being dead serious when I say that if I lived closer to you I would volunteer in a heartbeat to join you on your mission and help out any way that I could. It disgusts me reading through most of these comments, knowing that most of the people posting are probably also American or European and have no clue what it's like to leave everything they know behind to embark on a journey which they don't know if they will survive. If they did, they would certainly not be saying such hateful rhetoric. I wish you all the best. Please stay safe and please don't succumb to the pressures of public scrutiny, because like I said they just don't have a clue. And please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I don't have any money to donate or I would. Just know that what you're doing absolutely matters, and don't ever give up.

[@AlejandroGarcia-vu6wl]

a big round of applause to the staff and crew of MSF,thank you all for saving so many lives at sea.god will bless u for doing whats right.

[@mistervont2474]

Yeah so they can come take food, hospital appointments and benefits from my children..nope.

[@JohnDoe-ct5jl]

White people are helping these migrants and WE are the problem? The white man?

[@mercyfolu5336]

Alejandro Garcia amen

[@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586]

@@dudeman5234 Actually no, they don't have to help. Those are people who believe in Humanity and want to help a perceived people in need. Those people who rescued them owe them nothing. Instead of blaming, why don't you become a Leader and create a wonderful life in your country where there is no/very low corruption and where your Standard of Life is high. Even when discussing this matter, you curse, stomp & pout like a teenager. Real men don't complain, they build, create, and make Life better for everyone not just themselves. They are honest and Kind and create Peace within their Communities, not just for a select 'Few'. I am telling you as a woman with the Wisdom of a Wise Grandmother: Stop it! And, grow up! Even when recent and illegal immigrants arrive in The West some bring their tribalist views and attitudes with them and have the nerve to call the host country people 'Lazy' or try to look down on some of the locals after getting a few dollars in their pockets, thinking they made it😄 What a joke! It's not about money per say, it's about making a positive impact on the people you come in contact with while keeping your integrity. Not by trying to trick, use, or taking from other people, scam marriages, fake University degrees, or classism. I am just amazed and very disappointed at 'Adults'.

[@dudeman5234]

@@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586 OK OK sorry little friend ,I didn't mean too upset you ,I'm very inspired by people who go out of their ways too help others and they have my respect ,I think maybe I was talking stupid this day because I wasn't in a good mood ,anyhow thank you for the pickup

[@bongecabd]

Thank you all the people who save human lives ,thank you

[@duncanosborne8475]

so this boat is aiding and abetting criminals to get to our country

[@emilywiebel3238]

The people who work on the boats to find these these little boats to rescue all these people are true hero’s!! I think it’s great that they even have ships that go out to try and rescue whoever they can.

[@abrahamlincoln5106]

They are bringing them to europe

[@Puddingtops]

Let’s hope these people end up in your neighbourhood Emily👍

[@angelamary9493]

Put them in your home ..

[@angelamary9493]

@@abrahamlincoln5106 excactly ! We are full 🇬🇧

[@maygreen8758]

I have a great respect for this people who are rescuing..

[@bambicandi6488]

Europeans are so selfish...!! So few escape.

[@Kaergaard]

Saving them? They should return the boats, if they wanted to save anything

[@jingleredthesecond529]

Saving them from death at sea assholes

[@ThereAlright]

I have no respect for them because of that. They "help" people who are about to destroy their country. Imagine going to USA without any id. Feels impossible huh? Only few percent of those people are actually escaping the war. The rest of them just wants that juicy social money. They are destroying our culture, economics, and even people by killing them.

[@freedomfighter2851]

I bet you'd be doing the same if you were in their shoes. You won't understand their plight being from a Developed country. Its human nature to look for greener pastures. I'm not saying Europeans must bear all the migrants, but there is nothing wrong in saving fellow humans from drowning in the sea when you are able to rescue them.

[@motiyoanes733]

Ive did these in 2009, i cant resist my emotions, life is not is man.

[@divinemamuyovwi8896]

God bless those kind hearted people that helped them to save their lives

[@lebogangmotlhatlhedi9548]

these kind of videos makes me appreciate my peaceful country Botswana, we may be a very small third world country but the peace here is divine.i feel so sorry for my fellow african people😞😞

[@sabrinsaid4425]

Yeah same i live in sweden and i’m so thankfull i can’t believe How much my african people go through. This is so sad to be honest

[@idi58marbell35]

Please don’t say ‘Third world’ that’s what the West called it. An African should not call it that. Plus they call it ‘Developing world’ now but I still think it’s wrong to call the richest continent the ‘third world’ or ‘developing world’.

[@antonietapuentes8921]

@@idi58marbell35 yeah they are rich n powerful because they took Africa richness.

[@lebogangmotlhatlhedi9548]

@@idi58marbell35 yeah good point,i also believe we are the richest continent

[@joe_lubinda]

Sup neighbour! I'm a Zambian in Frankfurt tho and you're right, BW is very peaceful like most Southern African countries. It's a blessing to come from a peaceful African country and waking up in a "rich country" knowing your family and friends are doing fine in Africa, can't imagine what these people go through.

[@dhorydimalaluanbordeosporn7338]

I almost hold my breath,while I'm watching this..God bless all of you.. it's nice to know that there are people like you who's helping the less fortunate people..i love you..

[@markjosh3166]

Hello my name is Josh Mark and you, i bring you good news.

[@naija4lifeNaija4lifestyle]

It IS so sad Heart-breaking 💔 💔. 😢 😭 watching people scrambling to be rescued and listening to a Son, speaking about the mother he'd left behind. ANYONE (including my humble self), who'd ever had to LEAVE loved ones behind in their quest for a better life far away from home, NEVER KNOWING WHEN/IF he /she will ever live to see those left behind again or not, FEEL AND KNOW! I pray the young man will some day ,be happily re-united with his mother again (unfortunately, my 🙏mother RIP🙏 , was not destined to witness my return 😭😭😭)!

[@BanzGz205]

man this is so sad some peoples lifes are really a living hell while we with a normal life still complain when theres people who have to go through this

[@garyg4158]

this is a very well done documentary... this is why we need to give our support to the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) so they can continue their ongoing humanitarian effort

[@tnvlogy]

My heart hurts when I watch this

[@newton18311]

So does mine becasue i have to pay taxes so they can live a life of luxury for free,

[@vidyarthi4009]

@@newton18311 European destroyed Africa ok

[@ruthiejay7555]

I hope that these refugees get a fair hearing and protection from whichever government will take them in because eventually we will need each other to survive regardless of our race. This video made me realize how lucky i am to be from Kenya a peaceful country

[@germanicpride7502]

@@vidyarthi4009 African dictators destroyed Africa

[@tnvlogy]

@@newton18311 europe destroyed Africa

[@evanneywalker6643]

Hats off for the rescuer

[@Fofana_San]

I'm Gambian 🇬🇲 I literally cried after hearing his story he likes his mom that's what he says

[@normanchepkwony4795]

I shed tears,big shame to us africa,God Will no abandon Italy

[@mercyln6646]

Thank You to MSF round the world. For what you do to rescue and help. This could happen to anyone of us...tables can easily turn the other way too😭...so don't judge, look down upon or mistreat someone who may be at your mercy...it could be you.🥺 When you look into their faces think of a mirror...You are looking at yourself!😟 Peace🙏

[@evantoti3564]

Thank you for taking care of this people without judging them.Ipray may God reward you

[@abipaye2348]

The imbalance in this world is why people take on such risks. I just thank and bless all of the crew members for saving lives!!

[@sickbee35]

Thank you so much for doing this, I can't be thankful enough. My boyfriend is a refugee and this really means so much to me. You all are beautiful people with an amazing heart.

[@michaela6352]

weow we have the same name😂

[@michaela6352]

Unknown ??? uhmm i kinda agree

[@Dufffaaa93]

Last time refugees came to Europe, Roman empire collapsed.

[@3TYKX]

+Dufffaaa93 Not true.

[@kristianbowyer1721]

+Dufffaaa93 it will play out the same way france germany spain italy will be like western rome and england will be like eastern rome

[@joshlanier8567]

That face @ 4:56 that look js the face of a man who loves his Mom. Thought a happy thought of her, then a realization that he had to leave her behind in all of that mess, started hating himself for doing it then when the pain began to be too much to handle so he hangs his head, trying to hold back the tears while every possible terrible thought of what he had to do to survive ran through his mind. When he tries to gain composure he tries to stop crying... That is a man, very much like me, who misses his mom beyond incomprehension.... Unless you are an individual who has lost their Mom too