At Least 22 Afghan Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes off Greek Coast

DID Press: At least 22 Afghan migrants have died after their inflatable boat capsized near the Greek coast, sources report, marking another tragic incident in the perilous migration routes across the Mediterranean Sea.

Survivors said that after the boat overturned, passengers drifted at sea for six days with little access to drinking water, food, or rescue assistance. During this time, several migrants succumbed to exhaustion, dehydration, and harsh weather conditions.

Due to the lack of proper facilities to recover bodies, many of the deceased were reportedly lost at sea. Details regarding the total number of passengers on the boat and the precise nationalities of all victims remain unclear.

This tragedy underscores the increasing dangers faced by migrants attempting illegal crossings via the Mediterranean, one of the world’s deadliest migration routes, which claims thousands of lives every year.

Authorities have called for increased maritime monitoring and humanitarian support for stranded migrants, as efforts continue to prevent further loss of life along this critical passage.