Nine Egyptians Released After Greek Court Dismisses Deadly Shipwreck Case

The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction over the incident, which occurred in international waters, as survivors call for accountability.

Nine Egyptians accused of causing a deadly shipwreck off Greece have been released after nearly a year in jail.
A Greek court dismissed the case, citing lack of jurisdiction as the incident occurred in international waters.
The defendants were initially charged with smuggling and causing the shipwreck, facing several life sentences if convicted.
Survivors and human rights organizations have accused the Greek coast guard of mishandling the situation, leading to the tragedy.
A Naval Court investigation into the Greek coast guard's actions during the incident is ongoing.