"Survivors reported that the bodies of those who died were thrown into the sea on the orders of one of the smugglers, highlighting the brutal conditions faced during the journey."
"The boat left Tobruk, a port city in eastern Libya, on March 21 bound for Greece, which is a common gateway for many migrants seeking asylum in the European Union."
"Despite the surge in arrivals and the Greek government's suspension of asylum processing for three months, many migrants continue to risk their lives on this perilous journey."
Twenty-two migrants died off the coast of Greece after being at sea for six days in a rubber boat. Survivors reported that their bodies were thrown overboard by smugglers. The boat departed from Tobruk, Libya, bound for Greece. Passengers lost their way and endured the journey without food or water. Two South Sudanese men were arrested as suspected smugglers. The Greek coastguard rescued 26 individuals, while thousands continue to attempt the dangerous crossing from Libya to Europe despite increased restrictions and risks.
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