Mirka Schäfer

Mirka Schäfer is a political expert for the German search-and-rescue organization SOS Humanity, which works to assist migrants in the central Mediterranean. With a focus on human rights and humanitarian efforts, Schäfer has repeatedly condemned the dangerous conditions migrants face in Libya, asserting that it is not a safe destination for those fleeing violence and persecution. She has publicly criticized the complicity of governments in the mistreatment of asylum seekers and has called attention to the suffering experienced by individuals in detention camps, especially in light of recent news regarding potential deportations to Libya.