Boat Accident near Greece Claims Lives of 100 Migrants

Tragedy struck in the waters off Greece as a fishing boat carrying refugees and migrants capsized and sank, resulting in the death of around 100 people. Bodies of 79 individuals have been reportedly recovered. The incident occurred in international waters in the Ionian Sea, close to the Peloponnese coast.More than 500 migrants are believed to have been on board a boat which sunk off. The Greek coastguard successfully rescued 104 passengers of various nationalities, including Egyptians, Syrians, Pakistanis, Afghans, and Palestinians, while the search for more survivors continued. The sinking is believed to be one of the deadliest incidents on the central Mediterranean migration route, highlighting the dangers faced by those attempting to reach Europe. The incident underscores concerns about the European Union's migration policies and the need for improved safety measures.