Why Hundreds Drowned Off the Coast of Greece
The tragedy of the Adriana comes amid renewed anti-immigrant sentiment in Europe.
Source: newyorker.com
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Greek shipwreck: Everything you need to know
On Wednesday, June 14, a tragic shipwreck occurred off the Greek coast. Find out more about why people seeking protection are forced to take a dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea.
Source: rescue.org
The Irony of 'World Refugee Day': 'Celebrating', then Blaming the Victims
For World Refugee Day to matter, it must address the root causes of such complex and ongoing problems. Only an honest and deep understanding can serve as a starting point for a meaningful conversation and, hopefully, meaningful actions.
Source: palestinechronicle.com
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Stated Clerk grieves for those lost in Greek migrant tragedy
Hundreds of migrants traveling by fishing boat across the Mediterranean Sea are feared dead after the boat sank off the coast of Kalamata in southwest Greece. As of Tuesday afternoon, a total of 81 bodies had been found while 104 people have been rescued. The boat was on its way from Libya to Italy when it sunk. There are estimates that more than 700 people were onboard at the time. Authorities are still searching the area for potential survivors as well as the bodies of those who died.
Source: pcusa.org
Up to 600 people drown off Pylos, Greece only days after EU leaders agreed to further erode the right to asylum
Open letter by over 180 human rights organizations and initiatives together with Tima Kurdi, aunt of Alan Kurdi
Source: cpt.org