Greek Coast Guard Accused of Causing Migrant Boat Sinking and Chaos

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Survivors of a migrant boat that sank in the Mediterranean allege that the Greek Coast Guard caused the boat to sink by attempting to tow it too fast. The Hellenic Coast Guard denies the allegations. The boat was already in dire straits due to overcrowding and lack of food and water before the accident.
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