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Watchdog investigates EU border agency’s role after Greece boat disaster

Ombudsman to examine search and rescue role of Frontex after at least 500 people drowned in tragedy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

Migrant deaths at sea: the real blame lies with policies created by European states

On 15 June, the overcrowded fishing trawler Adriana sank on its illicit journey from Libya to Italy, drowning hundreds of men, women and children. In response, states have expressed shock and sadness, and have moved to prosecute smugglers associated with the journey.

The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023

What is behind the EU-Tunisia deal on migration?

The crossing through the Central Mediterranean to the EU is the most active route this year, border agency Frontex says.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023

Greece boat tragedy: What do we know about the coastguard’s role?

The European Commission calls for ‘thorough and transparent investigation’ into the deadly sinking of a boat off Greece.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2023

The Greek migrant shipwreck is another preventable tragedy at the borders of Europe

The Mediterranean route between Libya and Italy has been described as the “world’s most dangerous maritime crossing”. This was proven once again last week in the tragic shipwreck of a boat full of men, women and children, around 50 miles away from the southern Greek town of Pylos.

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Diverging narratives emerge after trawler with hundreds of migrants sinks in the Mediterranean

There are still more questions than answers about what led up to one of the worst shipwrecks in recent Mediterranean history, in which some 500 people are feared dead

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023

Dozens are dead and hundreds feared missing from migrant ship sinking off Greece

Rescue workers transferred the bodies of dead migrants to refrigerated trucks as a major search continued Thursday for possible survivors of a sea disaster in southern Greece.

WEKU · Jun 15, 2023

Huge search seeks survivors of migrant boat sinking off Greece; hundreds feared missing

A huge search-and-rescue operation is under way off the coast of Greece after an overcrowded fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

79 dead and dozens feared missing after boat carrying refugees and migrants sinks off Greek coast

More than 100 people have also been rescued as search efforts continue

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

59 dead and dozens feared missing after boat carrying refugees and migrants sinks off Greek coast

More than 100 people have also been rescued as search efforts continue

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023