Mare Nostrum: Should the EU do more to rescue drowning migrants in the Mediterranean?

Since the beginning of 2015 alone, over 1,500 migrants are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean after the boats on which they were being smuggled sank. Many were children.

They come from across the troubled corners of the world, from Syria to Mali to Bangladesh, fleeing war, poverty, disease, torture, all in search of a better life for themselves and their families. They come, despite the risk to their lives, out of a desperation unknown to most Westerners. (follow the link to continue reading)