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The Harsh Reality of Migration: A Look at the Southern Coast of Greece

20 Giugno 2023

Let’s pray for 79 migrants who have lost their lives after a fishing vessel capsized off the southern coast of Greece. The Greek coastguard said in a statement that the vessel sank in international waters. A large search and rescue operation was launched in the area, allowing rescuers to save 104 passengers. People include Egyptians, Syrians, Pakistanis, Afghans and Palestinians. The sinking could be one of the worst ever recorded on the feared central Mediterranean migration route.