75 migrants rescued from disabled boat near Crete, traveling from North Africa to Europe.

Greek authorities rescued 75 migrants from a disabled boat in the Mediterranean near Crete, as they traveled from North Africa to Europe. The migrants, from eastern Libya, were picked up after a distress call. This incident underscores the rising challenges migrants face while seeking better lives, often paying smugglers large sums. Italy remains the primary destination for such journeys, with over 51,000 arrivals this year.

October 11, 2024
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