Trafficking suspects in Greece boat disaster plead not guilty.

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Trafficking suspects in Greece boat disaster plead not guilty.
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Nine Egyptian men accused of people-smuggling and other offences in connection with the boat disaster off the Greek coast that killed at least 78 migrants have pleaded not guilty. The suspects appeared in court on Monday to face charges of negligent manslaughter, exposing lives to danger, causing a shipwreck and human trafficking. Meanwhile, Pakistani authorities have arrested 14 people in connection with the alleged trafficking of several migrants who drowned in the disaster. The government in Islamabad has ordered a high-level inquiry to investigate the human trafficking network thought to be involved.

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