At least one dead, 25 missing after boat carrying migrants sinks off Greece
Summary
A boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Gavdos, resulting in one death, 25 people missing, and 51 rescued. Rescue operations are ongoing amid strong winds, and the survivors will face procedures under Greek law, including possible detention and deportation.Key Facts
- The boat sank off Gavdos, a Greek island near Crete.
- 77 people were on board when the boat went down.
- 51 migrants were rescued by nearby boats.
- One person died, and 25 are still missing.
- Search efforts involve ships, planes, and a coastguard helicopter.
- Migrants rescued will be taken to Crete for legal processing.
- Greece has strict rules including detention and fast deportation for undocumented migrants.
- Greece suspended asylum claims from sea arrivals from North Africa for three months in 2024.
- Crete and Gavdos are main entry points for migrants from Libya toward Europe.
- Greece is negotiating with other EU countries to create migrant processing centers outside the European Union.
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