CLEAN : Migrant rescue boat in Malta denounces its impoundment

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by a sea rescue operation, including changing weather conditions, disappointment with authorities' lack of legal grounds, and readiness to resume operations. Concerns are raised about government actions potentially hindering sea rescue efforts due to political reasons. The speaker is anxious about an upcoming hearing and feels the detainment is a deliberate tactic to halt their mission.

What does the speaker imply about the selection process for rescue operations?

What does the speaker mean by 'suffocating technique' in the context of their situation?