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Greek Coast Guard Faces Questions in Migrant Mass Drowning
Contradictions in the Coast Guard’s account cast new doubts over how the Greeks handled one of the worst maritime disasters in the country’s history.
Pakistan Declares Day of Mourning for Migrant Ship Disaster
Officials say more than 100 Pakistanis were among those killed when a fishing boat overloaded with migrants capsized in deep Mediterranean waters. The death toll of the disaster is expected to rise.
Greece Migrant Boat Tragedy Leaves Many Questions for Europe
Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say tougher policies are increasing the risks.
Greece Detains 9 Amid Search for Migrants After Crowded Ship Capsizes
The authorities revised the toll of the deadly shipwreck down to 78. But hundreds of people were feared missing, and nine survivors were detained on criminal charges.
As Migration to U.K. Soars, Britain Targets Visas for Students’ Kin
The government, which has been mostly focused on asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, is now turning to limiting some pathways for legal migrants.
E.U. Asks Greece to Investigate Video of Migrants Left at Sea
Citing a report by The Times, a top E.U. official said the Greek authorities had been urged to investigate after footage showed the Greek Coast Guard leaving asylum seekers at sea.
As Greece Votes, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the European Union seem more than willing to abide.
Fleeing Afghanistan, U.S. Allies Risk Journey Through Darién Gap
For thousands of Afghans, the American withdrawal from Kabul was just the beginning of a long, dangerous search for safety.
Before Greek Vote, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the European Union seem more than willing to abide.