Greek Coast Guard Officers Charged in Deadly Migrant Shipwreck

A Greek court has charged 17 coast guard officers with causing the deadly migrant boat sinking near Pylos in June 2023, a tragedy that claimed hundreds of lives. The charges, announced in May 2025, include not only causing the shipwreck but also failing to provide assistance to those in the water. "Seventeen Hellenic Coast Guard officers have been charged," reports Evangelos Sipsas from Athens for CGTN Europe. "Among them are four high officers and one lieutenant leader of the LS900 rescue vessel." This development follows a two-year investigation and has intensified international scrutiny of the incident. The case has been closely followed by NGOs and legal groups who have long alleged negligence on the part of the coast guard. The charges represent a significant step towards accountability, but the full extent of the investigation's findings and the court's eventual decision remain to be seen. The case serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of migration and the need for a more humane and effective approach to maritime rescue operations.