Greek Coastguard Accused of Causing Dozens of Migrant Deaths Over Three Years

Jun 17, 2024, 10:30 AM

The Greek coastguard has been accused of causing the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea over a three-year period, according to a BBC investigation. Witnesses claim that nine migrants were deliberately thrown overboard by coastguard officers, leading to their deaths. A Somali man recounted being zip-tied and thrown into the sea, highlighting the severity of the accusations. The investigation has brought to light the Greek coastguard's alleged hardline approach to mass immigration, resulting in multiple fatalities over a three-year period.