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migration2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes: Over 60 Migrants Feared Dead in Cape Verde Boat Disaster

More than 60 people, mostly from Senegal, are feared dead after a boat carrying migrants bound for Spain was found off Cape Verde. The brother of one of the victims, Mamour Ba, revealed that his family was trying to reach Spain due to the lack of opportunities in Senegal. Despite the tragedy, Mamour Ba still plans to attempt the journey himself, as he believes it is impossible to make a living in Senegal. The survivors, including children, were rescued and brought ashore on the island of Sal. The incident has sparked anger in the community, highlighting the frustration and lack of opportunities for young people in Senegal.

via BBC|
#boat-disaster#cape-verde#migrants
migration2 years ago

Greece boat disaster survivors blame coastguard for tragedy

Survivors of a boat disaster near Greece, which likely killed hundreds of migrants, have given accounts of traffickers cramming them into an overloaded fishing trawler with no food or water. Some survivors claim that the boat capsized due to a disastrous towing attempt by the Greek coastguard, contradicting the official statements. The survivors' statements, submitted to Greek judicial officials, describe the terrifying moments when the boat overturned after the coastguard attached a rope and started pulling it. The tragedy occurred in international waters within Greece's search-and-rescue jurisdiction, and only 104 survivors have been found so far.

via DAWN.com|
#boat-disaster#coastguard#greece
migrationdisaster2 years ago

"Greece's Migrant Boat Tragedy: Survivors Point Finger at Coastguard"

Survivors of the migrant boat disaster off the coast of Greece have accused the Greek coastguard of causing the overcrowded fishing vessel to sink. The survivors claim that the coastguard was towing the boat when it sank, contradicting the Greek authorities' denial. Some survivors also allege that Greek officials pressured them to change their accounts of the incident. The UNHCR has called for urgent action to prevent further deaths at sea and for the establishment of safe regular pathways in the Mediterranean.

via BBC|
#boat-disaster#greece#greek-coastguard
crime2 years ago

Trafficking suspects in Greece boat disaster plead not guilty.

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.

via BBC|
#boat-disaster#crime#greece
tragedy2 years ago

Greek migrant boat tragedy highlights ongoing refugee crisis in Europe.

A Pakistani father fears his son was among those lost in a disastrous boat capsize off Greece on Wednesday in which hundreds of people are thought to have died, among them Pakistanis. The family were praying for him to be recovered alive but by Friday evening had started to lose hope. The father said a local travel agent had charged 2.2 million Pakistani rupees ($7,653) for his son's trip, with the promise he would earn well in Europe.

via Reuters.com|
#boat-disaster#greece#immigration
world-news2 years ago

Migrant boat disaster in Greece: A tragic reminder of ongoing crisis in Mediterranean.

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.

via CNN|
#boat-disaster#eu#greece
world2 years ago

Migrant boat disasters: Tragedies in Greece and Mexico.

Survivors from a fishing boat that sank off southern Greece in one of Europe's worst migrant disasters say up to 100 children may have been on board. At least 78 people have already been confirmed dead in the disaster. Scores more could still be missing at sea, with reports suggesting that up to 750 people were aboard the vessel. The country's coastguard has been criticised for not intervening earlier but authorities say their offers of aid were refused. Rescuers are still scouring the seas off Greece in a massive search operation, as hopes of finding more survivors dwindle.

via BBC|
#boat-disaster#children#greece
tragedy2 years ago

Deadly Migrant Shipwrecks in Greece and Mediterranean

At least 78 people have died and hundreds are missing after a fishing boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of southern Greece. Survivors have suggested that as many as 750 people may have been on board, with reports of 100 children in the hold. The boat is thought to have been going from Libya to Italy, with most of those on board believed to be men in their 20s. The EU's border agency Frontex said it had spotted the boat early on Tuesday afternoon and immediately told Greek and Italian authorities. The nationalities of the victims have not yet been announced.

via BBC|
#boat-disaster#greece#mediterranean