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Survivors Challenge Greek Coastguard Over Deadly Shipwreck

Protesters hold a banner against EU and Greek government policies towards migrants during a protest, following a deadly collision between a migrant boat and a coast guard vessel off the island of Chios, in Athens, Greece, February 5, 2026.  Survivors of a fatal shipwreck near the Greek island of Chios are disputing the Greek coastguard’s official account of the incident that left 15 Afghan migrants dead. Authorities claim the migrants’ dinghy was traveling without lights, ignored repeated warnings, and suddenly veered into a patrol vessel, causing the collision. Multiple survivors, however, insist that no warnings were issued and that the dinghy never changed course. They say the coastguard vessel only revealed itself moments before impact, leaving them no time to react. Their testimonies have intensified calls from human rights groups for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The incident has renewed scrutiny of Greece’s border enforcement...
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Deadly Shipwreck Off Libya Leaves Dozens Missing

Members of the Libyan Red Crescent carry the body of an illegal migrant in a bag after it was found on the beach.

A migrant boat attempting the dangerous central Mediterranean crossing has capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 53 people dead or missing. The vessel, which departed from the coastal city of Al‑Zawiya, overturned only hours into its journey.

Authorities reported that 55 people were on board. Only two survivors—both women from Nigeria—were rescued and brought back to shore. They described losing close family members in the chaos, underscoring the human toll behind the statistics.

The tragedy highlights the persistent dangers faced by migrants fleeing conflict, poverty, and instability in hopes of reaching Europe. Despite repeated warnings from humanitarian groups, the central Mediterranean remains one of the world’s deadliest migration routes, with overcrowded boats and ruthless smuggling networks contributing to frequent disasters at sea.


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