Greek coastguard: Opposition urges probe after BBC migrant deaths report

Greek Coastguard: Opposition Urges Probe After BBC Migrant Deaths Report The Greek opposition is calling for a full investigation after a recent BBC report alleged that the Greek coastguard was responsible for multiple deaths of migrants over a three-year period. The report, based on the accounts of witnesses, has raised serious concerns about the conduct of the coastguard and its role in the ongoing migrant crisis. According to the BBC investigation, the Greek coastguard engaged in illegal pushbacks, where they forcibly returned migrants to Turkish waters, leading to the deaths of dozens of people. Witnesses claimed to have seen the coastguard intercepting migrant boats, removing their engines or fuel, and abandoning them at sea. These allegations suggest a deliberate and systematic effort by the coastguard to prevent migrants from reaching Greek shores. The opposition party in Greece, Syriza, has demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. They argue that these allegations, if proven true, reveal a grave violation of human rights and a complete disregard for the value of human life. Syriza has criticized the government's handling of the migrant crisis and the lack of accountability within the coastguard. The Greek government has so far denied the allegations made in the BBC report. The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Ioannis Plakiotakis, stated that the coastguard operates according to international law and upholds the highest standards of professionalism. He maintained that any claims of misconduct by the coastguard are baseless and aimed at tarnishing the reputation of