Authorities reported that at least eight refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of Greece when a speedboat capsized while attempting to flee from a coastguard patrol.
The Greek coastguard's pursuit of the speedboat led to a collision with their vessel, causing the boat to capsize and resulting in eight fatalities among the passengers.
Greece has witnessed a significant uptick in migrant arrivals this year, which has increased by 25% overall and even more in Rhodes and the southeast Aegean.
International observers have criticized Greece for its harsh treatment of migrants, including accusations that the coastguard has capsized boats intentionally or through aggressive tactics.
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