ATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least 59 people have died and dozens are feared missing off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank, authorities said today. It was unclear how many passengers might remain missing at sea after the 59 bodies were recovered, the Greek coast guard said. The Italian coast guard first alerted Greek authorities and Frontex about the approaching vessel on Tuesday. In western Libya, authorities have raided migrant hubs in the capital, Tripoli, and other towns over the past few weeks. Mediterranean smugglers are increasingly taking larger boats into international waters off the Greek mainland to try to avoid local coast guard patrols.

Source: Libya Today June 14, 2023 12:17 UTC