Finally, after 7 years, this farcical investigation into the #Iuventa crew is over and all charges were dropped!

Now we call on the authorities in #Malta to drop the equally farcical charges against the #ElHiblu3 !

Thank you, Amara, for your powerful words: 'Receiving this Human Rights Defender Award holds immense significance for me personally. It serves as a reminder that our efforts can make a difference, no matter how small.'

(📷 Petter Asperholm/Coalition for the El Hiblu 3)

I spoke about racism during the award ceremony commemorating the resilience of the 3 young men entangled in an Injust court case in Malta, the 3if the El-Hiblu case. African Media Association Malta

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Tonight, Alarm Phone joins the Human Rights Defenders ceremony in #Valletta , #Malta !

Five years of this farcical case are five years too many. Migrating is not a crime!

To the Maltese authorities, we say: #DropTheCharges . Free the #ElHiblu3 !

Jesuit Refugee Service Malta JRS International Centro Astalli PRO ASYL Karl Kopp African Media Association Malta Regine Nguini Coalition for the El Hiblu 3 Sea-Watch Sea-Watch International Sea-Watch Italy Moviment Graffitti David Yambio Refugees In Libya Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca Nel suo discorso, Amara di #ElHiblu3 dice: 'Voglio esprimere la mia gratitudine a chi ci ha sostenuto in questi anni difficili. Questo premio non è solo un riconoscimento dei nostri sforzi, ma anche una testimonianza del nostro impegno collettivo per una società più giusta'.

Despite attracting national and international condemnation over the years, the #maltese authorities have continued to insist on treating the #Elhiblu3 , as #Terrorists , and a potential lengthy #jail #TERM still looms.

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Mehr Infos zur Preisverleihung gibt es bei Coalition for the El Hiblu 3 - und mehr zum Fall in unserem Interview mit dem maltesischen Rechtsanwalt Dr. Neil Falzon von unserer Partnerorganisation aditus foundation:

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To refuse being subjected to an illegal act is a basic right.

What a memorable evening this was! None of us will forget the inspirational words of Amara Kromah reminding us of the critical value of #HumanRights and the importance of solidarity So very proud to be part of this Coalition! Coalition for the El Hiblu 3

We must not allow states to terrorize human rights defenders by treating them as terrorists. They are heroes. We recognize them as such.

'In an acceptance speech, Kromah said he was 'profoundly honoured and humbled' to receive the award, which he said he accepted 'not only on my behalf but also on behalf of all those who continue to courageously fight for human rights around the world'.'

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Jesuit Refugee Service Malta JRS International Centro Astalli PRO ASYL Karl Kopp African Media Association Malta Regine Nguini Coalition for the El Hiblu 3 Sea-Watch Sea-Watch International Sea-Watch Italy Moviment Graffitti Interviene David Yambio Refugees In Libya: 'Oggi non posso che lodare il loro coraggio. Senza il loro intervento per impedire un respingimento in #Libia , avrebbero potuto far parte delle migliaia di morti invisibili e delle vittime di tortura nei campi di concentramento libici'.

In my life, moving across borders has been a pretty simple exercise. Others have lost their lives trying. Again others face severe punishment for surviving. Though rarely reported on, thousands of people 'who have moved' are locked into European prisons.

The Coalition for the #ElHiblu3 thanks everyone for joining this award ceremony, including Nick Morales and Dario Vella of ManaTapu for their touching music.

As always, we call on the Maltese authorities to #DropTheCharges and free the #ElHiblu3 !

Amara continues: “I accept this award not only on my behalf but also on behalf of all who continue to fight for human rights around the world. Let us seize this moment as a reminder of the power of collective action & the possibility of a brighter future for generations to come.”

President Emeritus of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca says: “Thank you, Abdalla, Amara & Kader for being such a huge inspiration. For your resilience, your bravery, your courage. I, we, will stand by you until justice prevails and you are free. This is what I promise. I will be there.”

Now David Yambio of Refugees In Libya speaks: 'Today, I cannot help but commend their courage. Without their intervention to prevent a #pushback to Libya, they could have become part of the thousands of invisible deaths & victims of torture in Libyan concentration camps.'

Seit fünf Jahren werden die #ElHiblu3 auf #Malta festgehalten. Heute haben sie in Valetta einen Human Rights Defenders Award erhalten, denn sie stehen für das Recht auf Rechte ein, das auch und vor allem für Geflüchtete steht. Und wir sind an ihrer Seite.
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