Tragic Boat Sinking Highlights Migrant Crisis in the Aegean Sea

Greece has recovered the bodies of two migrants after a boat sank off Samos, with 22 others rescued. The migrant crisis continues, reminiscent of the 2015-2016 influx when over a million migrants fled from Turkey to Greek islands, though routes have changed recently.

Greece's coastguard has successfully recovered the bodies of two migrants—one man and one woman—after their boat sank off the island of Samos in the Aegean Sea. Fortunately, another 22 individuals who were aboard the same ill-fated vessel have been rescued amid favorable weather conditions, according to a coastguard official.

This tragic incident is a stark reminder of Greece's ongoing struggle with the migrant crisis. During the peak years of 2015 and 2016, Greece served as a major entry point for migrants, as over a million people, mainly Syrian refugees, made their perilous journey from Turkey to Greece's more isolated eastern islands via fragile boats.

Although the number of migrant arrivals had temporarily decreased, there has been a resurgence, with many now opting for a new southern route through the island of Gavdos. This shift illustrates the persistent and evolving challenges faced by migrants seeking safety and a better future.

(With inputs from agencies.)