RESCUERS CONTINUE SEARCH FOR 22 REFUGEES LOST AT SEA OFF GREECE
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- Published:17 Ocak 2011, Pazartesi
- Updated:19 Ocak 2011, Çarşamba
Rescuers continued to comb the waters of the Ionian Sea, off the Greek island of Corfu on Monday, for signs of at least 22 refugees missing after their boat send out distress signals a day earlier.
A Dutch-flagged vessel and coast guard officials rescued 241 immigrants after their wooden boat sent out distress signals 30 nautical miles off of the island on Sunday.
The immigrants rescued were all well and say they are Afghans.
At least 22 people were still missing and several ships, coast guard patrol boats and aircraft, were searching the area for signs of the missing immigrants.
Greece has become a main gateway for illegal immigrants and asylum seekers seeking to enter Europe.
Over the past few years illegal immigrants have opted to enter Greece via the land route with Turkey rather than crossing the dangerous waters of the Aegean or Ionian Seas.
Greece is home to more than a million illegal immigrants.
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