230 migrants arrived in Crete from North Africa via Libya, shifting the route from Turkey-to-Eastern-Aegean.

Over the weekend, over 230 migrants arrived on Greece's Crete island from North Africa, signaling a shift from the usual Turkey-to-Eastern-Aegean route. Most migrants, primarily from Egypt, Sudan, and Bangladesh, paid up to 9,000 euros to smuggling rings for their journey from Libya's Tobruk port. Greek authorities are considering state-funded processing centers on Crete amid an expected rise in arrivals due to conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza.

October 07, 2024
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