Greek Coastguard Officials Charged in Migrant Boat Disaster

Four top Greek coastguard officials, including current commander Vice Admiral Tryfon Kontizas, face criminal charges for their role in a 2022 migrant boat disaster that resulted in the deaths of an estimated 650 people. The charges stem from allegations that the coastguards failed attempt to tow the sinking vessel, the Adriana, contributed to the tragedy. The prosecutor at the naval appeal court in Piraeus recommended trial, citing manslaughter by negligence, negligent exposure, and repeated exposure to danger. The Adriana had left Libya for Italy and was monitored by a Greek patrol vessel before it sank. Earlier, prosecutors cleared Kontizas and three other senior officers, but this decision was later challenged and overturned. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.