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More than 1,200 migrants arrive in Crete amid influx from Libya

Africanews · 2 months ago
Africanews
Africanews
2 months ago

At least 1,200 migrants have been detained in the Greek islands of Crete and the nearby islet of Gavdos over the past three days following a surge in arrivals from Libya.

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  • At least 1,200 migrants have been detained on Crete and Gavdos after a surge in arrivals from Libya.
  • Multiple boats were intercepted off Crete's southern coast, leading officials to request more government support. 13s
  • Migrants often travel in unseaworthy or makeshift boats, some abandoned and modified for the journey. 29s
  • The EU funds and trains the Libyan Coast Guard to prevent crossings, but the agency faces accusations of mistreatment. 54s
  • International law requires rescued migrants to be taken to a safe port, but the UN does not consider Libya safe. 1m 17s
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