The migrants of Eritrean origin were rescued south of the island of Lampedusa and were promptly received on the quay by the army personnel of the Safe Roads operation; among the military there are also the cultural mediators of the army.
The task of cultural mediators, in addition to ensuring the safety of the first aid and relief center, is also to provide assistance to immigrants. The contribution offered to immigrants and, consequently, to rescuers has often proved to be indispensable in order to avoid dangerous situations.
Military personnel operating in Lampedusa are placed in the Western Sicily Safe Roads group under the command of Colonel Marco Buscemi.
Source: PAO - "Aosta" Mechanized Brigade Command
