A group that tries to help migrant boats in trouble in the Mediterranean says one vessel is still adrift more than three days after the authorities were alerted.

The group, called Alarm Phone, says the Libyan authorities have been told of the vessel in distress in their waters.

Italian and Maltese officials have also been alerted but they have refused to help, saying the Libyans are responsible for mounting a rescue.

Alarm Phone says those on board are in danger, and it’s described the delay in assisting them as criminal. BBC