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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
world-news2 years ago

Greek Officials Contradicted as Data Suggests Sunk Boat Had Not Moved for Hours

Tracking data suggests that the fishing boat that sank off the Greek coast last week with the feared loss of hundreds of lives had not moved for several hours before it capsized, contradicting accounts from the Hellenic coastguard. Pakistani police said on Monday they believed up to 800 people were onboard. The UN has called for an investigation into Greece’s handling of the disaster amid claims the coastguard should have intervened earlier to prevent it. Nine survivors from the shipwreck, all Egyptian men aged between 20 and 40 and accused of people-smuggling and other offences, pleaded not guilty in court on Monday.

via The Guardian|
#greek-coastguard#human-trafficking#pakistan