Egypt
Fourteen Egyptians were among at least 34 irregular migrants who died after their boat sank, attempting to reach Greece on 7 December, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a statement on Tuesday, 17 December. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty tasked the Egyptian embassy in Athens to coordinate closely with Greek authorities, assist survivors, and expedite the repatriation of the victims’ bodies once legal procedures are completed. According to the Egyptian ministry, the embassy has already contacted families of the deceased…
