Four Migrants Confirmed Dead as Boat Sinks Off Lesbos

A tragic incident occurred near the Greek island of Lesbos, where four migrants—two women, a boy, and a girl—drowned when their boat sank, with 23 others rescued by the coastguard. The boat capsized in mild weather conditions, and authorities are continuing search efforts for any additional survivors. Greece remains a primary gateway for migrants from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with over 54,000 arrivals recorded last year, primarily by sea. In a related incident, another boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Ayvacik, Turkey, resulting in five fatalities, with 25 individuals rescued. This highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Aegean Sea. Greece's government, under Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has adopted stricter immigration policies, emphasizing the need to control illegal entries into the country.