‘Their boat was sinking’: RNLI vows to keep rescuing asylum seekers despite attacks
Britain’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution said it will keep rescuing asylum seekers arriving by sea, despite recent attacks on its crews through its network of lifeboat stations across the United Kingdom. The charity emphasized that small‑boat rescues represent only a minor portion of its overall operations. It also condemned abuse directed at volunteers by far‑right activists, reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian assistance.