Spain invites stranded migrants to disembark in Algeciras
25 August 2019 |
1:59 pm
Spain's acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has told the port of Algeciras to welcome migrants from a rescue boat. But a spokesperson for the Open Arms vessel declined the offer, citing an emergency situation on board.
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