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human-rights2 years ago

Outrage over Greek investigation into deadly migrant shipwreck

Human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, have criticized Greek authorities for their lack of progress in investigating a migrant shipwreck off the Peloponnese that resulted in over 500 deaths. The groups claim there are credible allegations that the Hellenic Coast Guard's actions and omissions contributed to the disaster. Six months after the incident, concerns have been raised about the prospects for accountability, as the inquiry has been conducted in a questionable manner. Survivors and families of the victims are demanding justice and a full accounting of what happened. The Greek government denies enforcing pushbacks but admits to implementing "tough but fair" migration management policies.

migration2 years ago

Migrants Charged for Destroying Dinghy as Rescue Boat Approached

Greek authorities rescued 40 migrants from a sinking dinghy in the Aegean Sea and charged two of them with causing a shipwreck and endangering lives for allegedly scuttling the vessel as a coast guard boat approached. Similar incidents have been reported in recent weeks, but charges against migrants for damaging the boats are rare. Greece's coast guard has increased patrols in the eastern Aegean to deter migrant crossings, while accusations of secret and illegal deportations by the Greek government are denied.