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    Captain Who Rescued Migrants At Sea Refuses Paris Medal, Calling It Hypocritical

    "Your police [steal] blankets from people that you force to live on the streets, while you raid protests and criminalize people that are standing up for rights of migrants," said Pia Klemp.
    by Sasha Ingber Aug 21, 2019 2 minutes
    Pia Klemp has refused to accept a medal for bravery from Paris' mayor, saying, "We do not need authorities deciding about who is a 'hero' and who is 'illegal.' "

    The captain of a controversial ship that saved migrants in the Mediterranean Sea has refused to accept a medal for her work.

    Pia Klemp, who is German, gained attention for rescuing thousands of stranded migrants with her crew as part of the nongovernmental organization Sea Watch International. For her efforts, she reportedly faces up to 20 years in prison

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