www.mediafax.ro/externe/tragedie-in-largul-insulei

At least 20 migrants died in two maritime incidents near Crete, Greece, while over 100 were rescued during three search and rescue operations. The Greek Coast Guard and Frontex coordinated efforts to save individuals from distressed vessels. One operation involved a Moroccan-flagged cargo ship that helped rescue 18 people and recover 12 bodies. Additional operations identified two more boats with around 87 migrants, all of whom were rescued. These tragedies follow a previous incident where a vessel was found with 28 Sudanese migrants, leading to the arrest of two individuals for human trafficking. Crete remains a key entry point for migrants from Libya, facing perilous conditions at sea.