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Greek Judge Dismisses Charges Against Egyptians in Deadly Pylos Shipwreck Trial
May 21, 2024, 09:45 AM
Nine Egyptian men went on trial in Greece, accused of causing a shipwreck in the Mediterranean last year near Pylos that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of migrants. The trial, which took place in Kalamata, faced scrutiny from rights groups and sparked protests outside the court. The 2023 shipwreck, considered one of the worst migrant tragedies, had significant implications for the European Union's border protection and asylum operations. However, a Greek judge dismissed the charges against the nine men, ending the trial.
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