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

Africanews · 1 month ago
Africanews
Africanews
1 month 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 detained on Crete and Gavdos after surge from Libya.
  • Multiple boats intercepted off Crete’s southern coast over three days. 13s
  • Migrants travel in unseaworthy or hastily constructed boats. 29s
  • EU funds and equips Libyan Coast Guard, which faces accusations of mistreatment. 54s
  • UN does not consider Libya a safe port for disembarkation under maritime law. 1m 17s
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