Rescue boat celebrates as stranded migrants given ok to disembark in Italy

Migrants rest on the ninth day on board the Open Arms Uno rescue boat as they wait for the Italian government to give them a port to disembark, off the coast of Sicily, Italy August 25, 2022. REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

ABOARD THE OPEN ARMS UNO, off Sicily (Reuters) - Migrants aboard the Open Arms Uno rescue boat cheered, hugged crew members, and danced with joy on Friday as they were told they would be allowed to disembark at the Italian port of Messina after spending at least 10 days at sea.

"I'm very happy because finally I can see my brother. It's just awesome," 23-year-old Salah, one of 99 migrants onboard, told Reuters.