It was the survivors of the tragedy, not those in the Greek Coast Guard and EU Frontex border agency responsible for a crime that cost the lives of more than 600, who were put before the Greek courts.
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A United Nations Human Rights Council panel on May 15 shed light on the crisis of human rights violations against migrants at borders worldwide. At the session, survivors and civil society representatives presented harrowing testimonies, emphasizing the need for greater action to prevent abuses and ensure accountability. The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants stressed the importance of justice and accountability and called for an independent monitoring mechanism at and around
Over the past 24 hours, nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores after braving the dangerous Mediterranean Sea, authorities said Friday. However, one man, who had set off from North Africa, drowned off the southern island of Crete.