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Survived the Shipwreck, Drowned by the System: New Details Emerge About the Migrant Tragedy at Cape Greco

Published December 31, 2025, 09:28

New details are emerging about the migrant shipwreck off Cape Greco in March 2025, following an investigation by journalists. The investigation reveals that the boat departed from Lebanon and one of the passengers contacted his father hours before the shipwreck. The Watch The Med Alarm Phone organization informed the Cypriot authorities about the boat in danger, but the alert was considered unconfirmed by the Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC). The investigation raises questions about how the authorities handled the case and their response time. Nineteen people lost their lives in the shipwreck, while only two were rescued.