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| Boat capsize in Greece kills eight Afghan migrants |
| 2024-12-23 |
| [KhaamaPress] The Greek Coast Guard has reported that a boat carrying refugees capsized in its waters, resulting in the drowning and death of eight citizens of Afghanistan. International media outlets reported on Sunday, December 21, that the vessel capsized and sank near the island of Rhodes in eastern Greece. According to the Greek Coast Guard, 17 passengers on the boat, including 12 men and 3 women, all Afghan citizens, were rescued during the operation. The Greek Coast Guard has also announced the arrest of two Ottoman Turkish nationals on charges of migrant trafficking. Greek authorities have confirmed the death of eight people in the incident and added that some of the refugees have been hospitalized, with the condition of one of them being critical. Greece is one of the main routes for Previously, the United Nations ...an idea whose time has gone... High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) had reported that 25% of refugees arriving in Greece by sea are Afghan nationals. According to data from the UNHCR, a total of 27,352 refugees have reached Greece by sea in 2024. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by refugees attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of safety and a better future. Despite international efforts to provide aid and regulate migration, the perilous journeys continue to claim lives, especially for those fleeing conflict zones like Afghanistan and Syria. |
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