Athens: Greek authorities have launched a search and rescue operation off the coast of the eastern island chioso after a canoe carrying migrants off the coast of Turkey It sank early on Tuesday.
NS Coast Guard It said 20 people had been rescued and seven more were still feared missing.
A rescue helicopter and two Coast Guard ships as well as private boats in the vicinity were also taking part in the operation.
Greece was the main entry point for the entry of refugees and migrants The European Union The number of arrivals declined sharply during the 2015-16 crisis, but in the last two years due to stringent police measures. EU Border Protection Agency, frontexhas also increased support for the Greek Border Guard and Coast Guard.
NS Coast Guard It said 20 people had been rescued and seven more were still feared missing.
A rescue helicopter and two Coast Guard ships as well as private boats in the vicinity were also taking part in the operation.
Greece was the main entry point for the entry of refugees and migrants The European Union The number of arrivals declined sharply during the 2015-16 crisis, but in the last two years due to stringent police measures. EU Border Protection Agency, frontexhas also increased support for the Greek Border Guard and Coast Guard.
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