Greek Government Allows Hundreds to Drown Despite Distress Calls

Over 600 deaths occurred when the Adriana capsized off Greece's coast due to preventable circumstances as the ship lost power and drifted for 13 hours despite being monitored..
The Greek government treated the situation as a law enforcement operation rather than a rescue, sending armed men instead of rescue specialists.
Contrary to Greek authorities' claims, evidence shows that the Adriana was drifting for its last hours and passengers were calling for help.
Conditions on board the ship were horrific, with beatings and lack of clean water, resulting in a dystopian hierarchy that placed certain groups at higher risk.
The sinking of the Adriana highlights the ongoing standoff in the Mediterranean, where European coast guards often delay rescues due to fears of encouraging more smuggling.