Migrant boat disaster in Greece: A tragic reminder of ongoing crisis in Mediterranean.
TL;DR
The sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Greece may be the worst tragedy ever in the Mediterranean sea, according to the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs. The boat was traveling from Libya to Italy when it capsized, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing. The tragedy has highlighted the ongoing EU refugee crisis and the role of smugglers who put people on the boats. Greek authorities have faced criticism for their handling of the disaster, with some alleging that the coast guard attempted to tow the boat to shore, causing it to capsize.
- Greek migrant boat disaster may be ‘worst ever tragedy’ in Mediterranean sea, EU commissioner says CNN
- 9 arrested after deadly migrant shipwreck near Greece leaves at least 78 dead CBS News
- Greece boat disaster: Up to 500 people still missing says UN BBC
- The Guardian view on another migrant tragedy: pieties are not enough The Guardian
- Greece: Not an unexpected tragedy DW (English)
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