EU-backed Libyan Coast Guard Shoots at German Rescue Ship, Threatens Crew with Kidnapping (euobserver.com)

• Libyan coast guard fired without warning on German NGO vessel.
• Crew threatened with kidnapping and seizure of ship.
• Incident highlights risks for rescue NGOs in EU-backed Libyan operations.

"On May 11, 2026, the EU-backed Libyan Coast Guard opened fire without warning on a German NGO rescue vessel and threatened to seize the boat and kidnap the crew, according to the NGO. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the Mediterranean over migrant rescue operations and the risks faced by humanitarian actors."