Greek coastguard vessel collides with migrant boat, resulting in 14 deaths

Greece’s coastguard reports that at least 14 people have died after a migrant boat collided with a Greek coastguard vessel near Chios, with 26 others rescued and taken to a hospital. The incident occurred off the coast of Chios’s Mersinidi area, prompting a search-and-rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter, and divers. Greece has been a key transit point for migrants and refugees aiming to reach Europe, and has faced scrutiny for its treatment of those approaching by sea, including allegations of human rights violations.

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