“The chances of finding (more survivors) are minimal,” retired Greek coast guard Adm. Nikos Spanos told state-run ERT television. About 40 minutes later, according to the coast guard statement, the migrant vessel suddenly began to rock violently and then sank. You don’t need consent,” retired Italian coast guard Adm. Vittorio Alessandro said. “The coast guard cannot intervene with a vessel which doesn’t accept the intervention in international waters,” he said. “Consider also that an intervention by the coast guard could have placed an overloaded vessel in danger, which could capsize as a result of the intervention.”Eight of the survivors have been questioned by coast guard investigators.

Source: Libya Today June 15, 2023 17:50 UTC