More than 300 Pakistani nationals have been killed in the sinking of an overcrowded fishing trawler off the coast of Greece
The chairman of of Pakistan’s Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, disclosed the numbers in a statement Sunday, sending condolences to grieving families of the dead. “Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we pray that the departed souls find eternal peace,” Sanjrani said. “This devastating incident underscores the urgent need to address and condemn the abhorrent act of illegal human trafficking.” Greek authorities have yet to confirm Pakistan’s death toll.
Questions raised Greek authorities have faced criticism for how the disaster was handled, and uncomfortable questions have been raised about European countries’ attitudes toward migrants. Despite the dangers, tens of thousands of people are willing to risk everything to make the unsafe journey to Europe, searching for a better life. At the same time, many European countries have toughened their borders and their stance toward migrants.
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