In Greece, two Sudanese men were brought to court after the deaths of 22 migrants off the island of Crete. The boat with the migrants had been drifting at sea for six days before it was discovered.
The tragedy off Crete
At least 22 people have died in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe from Libya. The boat with more than 47 migrants had been drifting off the coast of the Greek island of Crete for six days.
Twenty-five people survived. They were rescued by Greek rescuers after the ship was found in the open sea.
Trial of two Sudanese men
Two Sudanese nationals who were on board will stand trial in Greece. They are accused of human trafficking and causing the deaths of migrants.
The Greek authorities are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy. The trial will begin shortly.
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The route from Libya to Europe remains one of the most dangerous for migrants. According to international organisations, hundreds of people die every year in the Mediterranean trying to reach the shores of the EU.
Greece is one of the main countries where migrants from Africa and the Middle East arrive.
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