According to the BBC, witnesses have accused the Greek Coast Guard (HCG) of killing at least 40 migrants in the Mediterranean over the past three years. Allegedly, the HCG forced migrants back out to sea and threw nine people into the water after they arrived on Greek islands.

According to the BBC, witnesses have accused the Greek Coast Guard (HCG) of killing at least 40 migrants in the Mediterranean over the past three years. Allegedly, the HCG forced migrants back out to sea and threw nine people overboard to their deaths after they arrived on Greek islands.

BBC News

When the outlet released footage of 12 people being forced into a coastguard boat before being abandoned at sea in a dinghy, a Greek coastguard officer referred to the HCG behavior as "obviously illegal" and "intentional crime."

The Greek government has faced heavy criticism for allegedly violating international law on forced returns by pushing refugees back toward Turkey. The HCG denies any allegations of illegal activity.

Last year, there was an increase in irregular border crossings in the EU due to a rise in Mediterranean sea arrivals, totaling approximately 263K. Greece alone received 41K arrivals.

Irregular border crossings is a big problem for the EU. Last year alone, there was an increase in irregular border crossings in the EU due to a rise in Mediterranean sea arrivals, totaling approximately 263K. Greece received 41K arrivals.

Greek coastguard threw migrants overboard to their deaths, witnesses say

Greek coastguard threw migrants overboard to their deaths, witnesses say

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