The latest rescue
took place on Thursday when the Greek Coast Guard rescued 40 migrants off the
coast of Ierapetra. Earlier, 112 migrants had arrived on two boats, including
72 Bangladeshis, 31 Sudanese and nine Egyptian nationals.
All those rescued
were taken to a temporary accommodation facility at the port of Heraklion,
according to reports.
Meanwhile, Greek
authorities arrested a 16-year-old South Sudanese boy on suspicion of
involvement in migrant smuggling. He is accused of facilitating the journey of
around 50 migrants from Libya’s Tobruk to Greece.
Authorities
reportedly suspect that each migrant paid between $1,500 and $2,000 to make the
journey from Libya to Greece.
The latest rescues
highlight the continued movement of migrants across the Mediterranean route
from North Africa toward Greece.
Source: Middle East Monitor

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Published Date : August 8, 2026
