"Survivors reported that the boat had left Tobruk, Libya, on 21 March, bound for Greece, but lost its way and remained at sea for six days without food or water."
"The coastguard stated that the vessel was 53 nautical miles south of Ierapetra and faced unfavorable weather conditions, which contributed to the exhaustion and deaths of 22 individuals."
"The bodies of those who died were thrown into the sea on the orders of one of the smugglers, highlighting the dire circumstances faced by the passengers during their journey."
"The number of people who have died trying to reach European soil more than doubled in the first two months of 2026 compared to the previous year, according to Frontex."
Twenty-two individuals died while trying to reach Europe from North Africa after being stranded at sea for six days. Survivors reported that they lost their bearings and had no food or water. The Greek coastguard rescued 26 people, including a woman and a minor, off the coast of Crete. The deceased were thrown into the Mediterranean on the orders of smugglers, who have since been arrested. The number of deaths attempting to reach Europe has significantly increased in early 2026 compared to the previous year.
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