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Investigation Launched After Tragic Chios Migrant Collision

2/11/2026

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A criminal investigation is underway into February 3 collision at Chios, Greece, between a coast guard vessel and a dinghy that killed 15 Afghan migrants.
Autopsy results show most victims died from head injuries.
Survivors say they received no warnings and did not change course.
A 31-year-old Moroccan survivor faces smuggling charges tied to the incident, which the coast guard denies.
Greece's migration policies have faced scrutiny since 2019.

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A criminal investigation is underway into February 3 collision at Chios, Greece, between a coast guard vessel and a dinghy that killed 15 Afghan migrants.
Autopsy results show most victims died from head injuries.
Survivors say they received no warnings and did not change course.
A 31-year-old Moroccan survivor faces smuggling charges tied to the incident, which the coast guard denies.
Greece's migration policies have faced scrutiny since 2019.