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June 23, 2023

Greek Authorities Rescue 145 Migrants Stranded on Turkey-Greece Border
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Authorities in Greece have rescued 145 migrants who were found stranded
on an island in the Evros River on the Greek-Turkish border. Thursday's
rescue came as shocking details continued to emerge about how Greek
Coast Guard officials failed to save hundreds of migrants who drowned
last week after their overcrowded fishing vessel sank off the Greek
coast. El País reports Greek authorities were tracking the ship for more
than 12 hours and never activated a rescue operation, even after the
ship's engine broke down.


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