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Stories of survivors

Dive into firsthand accounts from survivors aboard our ship, amplifying the voices of those who are often unheard.

Their stories shed a light on the urgent humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean, as well as their remarkable journeys.

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Testimony

Samuel

Samuel*, 17 years old, was rescued on June 26, 2022, by the Ocean Viking from a boat in distress in the Libyan Search and Rescue Region. After a first attempt to flee Libya, he was intercepted by…

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Testimony

Kader

TRIGGER WARNING: This testimony depicts extreme scenes of violence, including acts of torture.    Kader*, from Ivory coast, was one of the 295 people rescued by the team of the Ocean Viking...
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Jahia

Jahia *, 22 years old, from Cameroun, was one of the 295 people rescued by the team of the Ocean Viking between April 24 and April 27. Jahia was rescued from a rubber boat in distress along with...
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Testimony

Zidane

Zidane*, 31 years old, from Yemen, was one of the 555 people rescued by the team of the Ocean Viking between July 31st and August 1st. Zidane was rescued from a wooden boat in distress along with...
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Testimony

Hassan

20-year-old Hassan fled from Liberia to Libya via Guinea, Mali and Algeria. He was intercepted by the Libyan Coastguard and sent to detention twice before he was rescued by the Ocean Viking in...
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Testimony

Favour

[TRIGGER WARNING] This text describes acts of physical and sexual violence as well as slavery. Favour*, from Nigeria, was 23 years old when he was rescued from distress at sea by the team of the...