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At least five dead after multiple migrant boat sinkings off Greek islands

  • Migrant boats sank off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos, resulting in at least five deaths.
  • migrants were rescued after a boat sank near Lesbos inside Turkish waters.
  • The Greek coast guard conducted multiple rescue operations, transporting survivors to Lesbos.
  • Greece continues to be a major entry point for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty to reach the EU.
  • Over 15,600 migrants have reached Greece by land and sea so far this year.
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