Strict Notice of two migrant shipwrecks on Kythira and Lesvos issued by the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Yannis Plakiotakisasking Turkey to abide by the agreement with the European Union.

As the shipping minister comments, Turkey’s tolerance for the schemes of unscrupulous human traffickers has once again cost lives.

“As long as the Turkish Coast Guard does not interfere with their activities, human traffickers, without resorting to security measures, load unfortunate people onto boats that cannot withstand the weather, putting their lives in mortal danger,” says Mr. Plakiotakis.

He then adds that the superhuman efforts of officers from the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, Fire Department, Greek Police and Volunteers saved dozens of people yesterday, but not all.

And he concludes: “Turkey must respect its agreement with the European Union. Until he does, he will put human lives at risk.”

Mitarakis: appeal to Turkey to prevent illegal departures

Accordingly, the Minister of Immigration and Asylum sent a double message to Turkey and the European Union. Notis Mitarakison the occasion of two shipwrecks with dead and missing people.

“We urge Turkey to take immediate action to prevent further irregular flights, especially due to difficult weather conditions. Already today, many lives have been lost in the Aegean Sea, people are drowning in unseaworthy boats. The European Union must act,” the Minister of Immigration and Asylum tweeted.

An urgent call for 🇹🇷 to take immediate action to prevent all irregular flights due to severe weather. Already today, many lives have been lost in the Aegean Sea, people are drowning in unseaworthy ships. The EU must act.

— Notis Mitarakis (@nmitarakis) October 6, 2022