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7mo ago

Seven Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Near Lesbos

Rescue operations continue as 23 survivors are pulled from the Aegean Sea; Greek immigration policies face renewed scrutiny.

Des réfugiés et des migrants à bord d’un bateau pneumatique arrivent sur l’île grecque de Lesbos, le 2 mars 2020. (Image d’illustration).
Une embarcation transportant des migrants dans la Manche, au large de Gravelines, le 26 mars 2025.
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Overview

  • A migrant boat sank near the Greek island of Lesbos on April 3, 2025, resulting in seven confirmed deaths, including two children.
  • The Greek Coast Guard and Port Police have rescued 23 individuals, with search efforts ongoing for additional survivors.
  • The initial death toll of four was revised to seven after further bodies were recovered later in the day.
  • The sinking highlights the dangers of crossings in the Aegean Sea, where over 2,300 migrants were reported dead or missing in 2024.
  • Greece's stricter immigration policies, aimed at deterring illegal entry and expediting deportations, have drawn criticism from human rights organizations.