The Controversy Surrounding the Greek Migrant Shipwreck

The sinking of a fishing trawler carrying up to 750 migrants off the coast of Greece has raised questions about the response of Greek authorities. Activists, migration experts and opposition politicians have criticised the authorities for not acting earlier to rescue the migrants, even though a coast guard vessel escorted the trawler for hours and watched helplessly as it sank. There are conflicting reports about whether the migrants refused help or begged for it. The remains of 78 people have been recovered, with as many as 500 people still missing.