Tragedy in the Aegean: Migrant Lives Lost Off Rhodes

Greece's coastguard recovered the bodies of four migrants after a boat sank near Rhodes. A search-and-rescue operation is ongoing, with Greek police locating 25 survivors on land. Since 2015, Greece has been a key entry point to the EU for migrants from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 06-11-2024 19:05 IST | Created: 06-11-2024 19:05 IST
Tragedy in the Aegean: Migrant Lives Lost Off Rhodes
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In a tragic turn of events, Greece's coastguard has recovered the bodies of four migrants off Rhodes, three men and a woman, after a boat sank in the Aegean Sea. The incident highlights the perilous journey many undertake to reach Europe in search of a better life.

The coastguard reported that 25 individuals were found on land by Greek police as part of the ongoing search-and-rescue operation. These developments underscore the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in managing the influx of migrants seeking refuge in Europe.

Since 2015, Greece has served as a critical entry point for nearly a million migrants and refugees from regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, illustrating the country's strategic importance in the broader humanitarian context of migration to the European Union.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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