Tragic Migrant Boat Disaster off Greece

Migrant Boat Disaster off Greece

At least 300 people, mostly Pakistanis, were killed in a migrant boat disaster off the coast of Greece on Saturday. The boat, which was carrying more than 750 people, capsized in rough seas. Only a few dozen people survived.

The Greek coast guard said that it had rescued 27 people and recovered 29 bodies. However, the search for survivors and bodies continued on Sunday.

The Pakistani government has condemned the tragedy and has called for an investigation. The government has also sent a team of officials to Greece to help with the identification of the victims.

The Greek authorities have arrested 14 people in connection with the tragedy. The suspects are accused of human trafficking and of being responsible for the overloading of the boat.

The migrant boat disaster is the latest in a series of tragedies involving migrants trying to reach Europe. In recent years, thousands of migrants have died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

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The European Union has been criticized for its handling of the migrant crisis. The EU has been accused of being slow to respond to the crisis and of failing to provide adequate support to countries on the front line of the crisis.

The migrant boat disaster is a reminder of the dangers that migrants face when trying to reach Europe. The tragedy also highlights the need for the international community to work together to find a solution to the migrant crisis.

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