Families Demand Justice One Year After Deadly Migrant Shipwreck in Italy
Survivors and victims' families mark the tragedy's anniversary with calls for accountability and policy reform.
- Survivors and families of the 94 migrants who perished in a shipwreck off Italy's southern coast a year ago are demanding justice and truth.
- The shipwreck, one of the deadliest in the Mediterranean, has sparked criticism of Italian and EU policies on migration and human rights.
- A series of commemorative events, including a torchlight vigil and a photo exhibition, were held in Crotone, where most victims hailed from the Middle East and South Asia.
- Legal actions are being pursued against the Italian government and possibly Frontex for alleged failures in rescue operations.
- The tragedy has renewed calls for solutions to the migration crisis and highlighted the dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe.