PARIS— The Latest on migrants in Europe (all times local):
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Three European non-governmental organizations are criticizing ongoing negotiations by the European Union to return to Libya 12 migrants rescued last week by a Spanish fishing vessel in the Central Mediterranean.
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The Nuestra Madre de Loreto trawler has been stranded in waters north of Libya since last Thursday, awaiting permission to disembark the 12 migrants.
The NGOs — Open Arms, Sea Watch and Mediterranea — said Tuesday in a joint statement that Libya can’t be considered a safe port and that migrants could be tortured or trafficked if returned.
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