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Greece Seeks Libya's Cooperation to Curb Migration
- Greece has significantly reduced the number of illegal migrants arriving on Lesbos to just over 1,700 this year, down from over 3,500 daily previously.
- The decrease is attributed to a new Greek policy of pushbacks, where authorities intercept boats at sea and return them to Turkey.
- Human rights campaigners argue that the practice of pushbacks is illegal, despite reports praising the coastguard and Frontex for their efforts.
- Thanassis Marmarinos, a local fisherman, described horrific scenes at sea, stating, 'I saw the corpses floating in the sea with my own eyes.
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Greece Seeks Libya's Cooperation to Curb Migration
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced Greece's intent to work with Libya to address migration issues. Ahead of an EU summit, he highlighted the need for European Commission support due to increased migration from Libya. Cooperation with Libyan authorities is crucial to halt migrant departures.
Mitsotakis Addresses Emerging Migration Route from Libya to Greece
PM Mitsotakis speaking to reporters. Credit: PM Press Office Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday emphasized Greece’s firm commitment to preventing the establishment of a new migration route from Eastern Libya to Crete. Speaking at a press conference following the European Council meeting in Brussels, Mitsotakis stated, “We will use every measure to prevent a new migration route to Crete from being established, I would say both a carro…
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