Summary
Twenty-two migrants died off the coast of Greece after spending six days at sea in a dinghy. The Greek coastguard rescued 26 survivors from the same vessel, which had set sail from Tobruk, Libya. Authorities arrested two men suspected of people trafficking in connection with the incident.
Key Facts
- Twenty-two migrants died after six days at sea near Greece.
- A European border agency rescued 26 survivors, including a woman and a child.
- The dinghy left Tobruk, Libya on March 21.
- Poor weather and lack of food and water contributed to the deaths.
- Greece often receives migrants via the Mediterranean from countries like Turkey and Libya.
- The boat was found 53 nautical miles from Ierapetra, Crete.
- Two men from South Sudan were arrested on suspicion of people trafficking.
- UNHCR reported over 41,696 arrivals in Greece by sea in 2025, with significant risks involved.
