Greece boat accident: Nearly 500 people are still missing

  • 17/06/2023

Nearly 500 people are still missing from a migrant boat that capsized off the Greek coast, according to the UN human rights office. Spokesman Jeremy Laurence said that many women and children were among those missing in the "horrific tragedy" that claimed 78 lives. He continued that the horrific loss of life highlighted the importance of prosecuting people smugglers. However, it also stated that search and rescue operations at sea were "legal and humanitarian imperatives". 

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