Dozens Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Tragedies Near Greece

Four migrant boats sank or were rescued in the eastern Mediterranean, underscoring the ongoing risks of migration despite political changes in Syria.

Over the weekend, four migrant boats encountered perilous conditions near Greece, resulting in at least five deaths and dozens of people reported missing.
A boat carrying approximately 80 migrants capsized near Gavdos Island; 39 were rescued, but 35 remain unaccounted for with low chances of survival.
Rescue efforts involved the Greek Coast Guard, naval ships, and helicopters, but strong winds complicated search operations.
A total of 202 migrants were saved across multiple incidents, with survivors primarily coming from Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan, Egypt, and Eritrea.
Human smugglers continue to exploit desperate migrants, charging thousands of euros for unsafe journeys on overcrowded, unseaworthy vessels departing from North Africa.