Spanish NGO halts Mediterranean rescue operations, citing fuel prices

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Spanish NGO SMH has halted Mediterranean search-and-rescue operations, saying fuel costs have made the work unaffordable. The suspension affects rescue activity on a dangerous migration route and links operating costs with humanitarian response.

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