At least 22 migrants have died aboard a rubber dinghy off the coast of Greece while attempting to reach Europe from North Africa. বিজ্ঞাপনThe news was reported by the news agency AFP on Friday (March 27), citing the Hellenic Coast Guard. According to the Greek Coast Guard, a vessel from Frontex—the European Union's border and coast guard agency—rescued 26 individuals near Crete, Greece's largest island. Details of the TragedyThe survivors informed authorities that 22 people died during the perilous journey. The Guardian reported that the boat was located approximately 53 nautical miles south of the town of Ierapetra in Crete.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 29, 2026 02:57 UTC