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human-rights2 years ago•4 min saved

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.

via The Guardian|

#accountability #greek-authorities #human-rights

humanitarian-crisis2 years ago•4 min saved

"Tragic Delays: Slow Identification Process for Migrant Shipwreck Victims Near Greece"

Two months after a migrant shipwreck in the central Mediterranean, relatives are still searching for their loved ones among the missing and the dead. The identification process for the bodies recovered is slow and complicated due to a lack of information on who was on the boat and the difficulties faced by relatives in providing DNA samples. Many hold out hope that their loved ones are still alive, despite the improbability. The Disaster Victim Identification Team in Greece continues to piece together the identities of the bodies through DNA analysis and other methods. The process is time-consuming and requires persistence and patience.

via The Associated Press|

#greece #humanitarian-crisis #identification-process

migration2 years ago•4 min saved

Tragic Shipwreck Claims 41 Lives as Survivors Share Harrowing Tale

A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia, leaving 41 people dead, according to four survivors who were rescued. The survivors reported leaving Sfax, Tunisia, on August 3 and were rescued by a commercial tanker after their boat overturned in rough seas. The International Organization for Migration stated that this shipwreck brings the total number of people dead or missing in the central Mediterranean to over 1,800. Recent departures from Tunisia may have been fueled by a crackdown on Black migrants, with Tunisian authorities rounding up sub-Saharan migrants and pushing them into deserted border areas. Calls have been made for Europe to develop safe and legal pathways for migration to prevent future tragedies.

via The Associated Press|

#eu #mediterranean #migrant-shipwreck

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"Amid sub disappearance and other calamities, Pakistan faces multiple crises"

The disappearance of a submersible carrying wealthy tourists to see the wreck of the Titanic has captured public attention in some parts of the world, but has not resonated as strongly as the recent migrant shipwreck off the coast of Greece. The story has led newscasts and prompted extensive discussion on social media in some countries, but the fact that these were wealthy adventurers who chose to take a dangerous journey has led to less universal attention. Many people in Pakistan and the Middle East are more focused on the migrant shipwreck, which has led to an outpouring of grief and anger.

via The Associated Press|

#migrant-shipwreck #public-attention #submersible

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Rising Death Toll and Unprecedented Tragedies: Migrant Boat Disasters Highlight Ongoing Crisis.

The death toll from one of the worst migrant shipwrecks in the Mediterranean has risen to 81, with only 104 survivors found so far. New accounts from survivors have raised questions about the Greek coast guard's response to the incident. Survivors claim that up to 750 people were on board, and that the smugglers didn't let anyone bring lifejackets. The Greek coast guard has been criticised for not trying to rescue the migrants before their vessel sank. Smuggling networks are growing stronger due to migration “bottlenecks” resulting from Europe's tight border policies.

via Euronews|

#greek-coast-guard #mediterranean #migrant-shipwreck

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

Ship tracking contradicts Greek Coastguard's report on boat tragedy.

Analysis of ship tracking data by the BBC suggests that the migrant ship that capsized off the coast of Greece was stationary for at least seven hours before it sank, casting doubt on the Greek coastguard's claim that the boat was on a course to Italy and not in need of rescue. The UN has called for an investigation into Greece's handling of the disaster, amid claims more action should have been taken earlier to initiate a full-scale rescue attempt. Greek officials maintain those on board said they did not want help and were not in danger until just before their boat sank.

via BBC|

#coastguard #greece #investigation

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Survivors recount harrowing experience after migrant boat sinks under Greek coast guard's watch.

A Syrian teenager who survived the migrant shipwreck off the coast of Greece was reunited with his brother, who had traveled from the Netherlands to search for him. The shipwreck killed at least 78 people, and hundreds more are feared dead. The incident has sparked arrests, violent protests, and questions about authorities' failure to act or find a long-term solution to the issue. Greek authorities were criticized for not acting to rescue the migrants, even though a coast guard vessel escorted the trawler for hours and watched as it sank in minutes.

via NBC News|

#greece #mediterranean #migrant-shipwreck