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flag Fifteen Afghan migrants died in a Feb. 3 shipwreck off Greece’s Chios island, with survivors disputing Greek coastguard claims they ignored warnings.

flag Fifteen Afghan migrants died in a shipwreck off Greece’s Chios island on February 3, 2026, with 24 others rescued, including 11 minors. flag Survivors dispute the Greek coastguard’s claim that the dinghy ignored warnings and changed course, saying they received no prior notice and were traveling straight with children. flag The coastguard has not responded to requests for comment and previously denied misconduct. flag Migration Minister Thanos Plevris credited the coastguard with rescues and blamed smugglers. flag A Moroccan man has been detained. flag The coastguard’s vessel was not recording, and Reuters could not verify either account. flag Greece’s border enforcement faces ongoing scrutiny over alleged pushbacks, with the EU border agency reviewing 12 potential human rights violations.

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