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Video. Sinking off the Greek coast: How the Mediterranean became a graveyard

Updated: 30/06/2023 - 17:35 GMT+2

More than 20,000 migrants have lost their lives trying to reach Europe since 2014. There is growing criticism of Europe's inability to prevent these tragedies.

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