UN official accuses politicians in Britain/Europe of obstructing Med rescues

"Anti-immigrant rhetoric from politicians across Europe, including Britain, is blocking attempts to introduce large search-and-rescue operations in the Mediterranean that would save large numbers of migrant lives, a senior UN official has warned."

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/18/mediterranean-migrant-rescue-operation-rhetoric-blamed

This is horrifying! It is shameful and there is absolutely no excuse for it.

Cameron and Clegg admit axing search and rescue in Mediterranean has failed:

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/22/cameron-and-clegg-admit-axeing-search-and-rescue-in-mediterranean-has-failed