Twenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at seaTragedy Strikes Migrants Attempting Mediterranean CrossingIncident OverviewMarch 28 (Reuters) - Twenty-two migrants have died off the coast of Greece after spending six days at sea in a rubber boat, the Greek coast guard said in a statement late on Friday. Background on Migration to GreeceGreece has long been a favoured gateway to Europe for migrants and refugees from the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Ongoing Challenges and ResponseMany are still attempting to cross the Mediterranean sea in boats and accidents are not rare. Greece has since toughened its stance on migrants, reinforcing border controls with fences and sea patrols. Reporting Credits(Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru, Aleksandar Vasovic, Louisa Gouliamaki and Rene Maltezou; Editing by Joe Bavier and Louise Heavens)

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