Protests have erupted across Greece following the shipwreck carrying as many as 750 passengers, leaving dozens dead and hundreds still missing. The gravity of the situation drew intense criticism over the European Union’s failure to establish a comprehensive migration and asylum policy. Greece’s coast guard defended its response to the shipwreck off the country’s south coast. The incident involved a fishing vessel carrying hundreds of migrants, which capsized and sank in the Mediterranean Sea while en route from Libya to Italy.
The search and rescue operation, now extended beyond the standard 72 hours, has so far resulted in the recovery of 78 bodies and the rescue of 104 survivors. The tragic event has intensified pressure on both the Greek government and the European Union to address the ongoing challenges associated with migration. Various international entities, including the United Nations, have called on both the Greek government and the European Union to address the issue.
A judicial investigation is underway to determine the causes of the sinking. Meanwhile, survivors are being relocated to migrant shelters, and suspects involved in people smuggling have been arrested and charged. The process of identifying the victims has begun through DNA sampling at a state-run morgue.
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