19 Afghan Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Turkey
A boat carrying Afghan migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea near Turkey’s coastal city of Bodrum, leaving 19 people dead, including a baby, in one of the latest deadly tragedies along Europe’s dangerous migrant routes. Turkish officials said the incident happened early Wednesday as the group attempted a risky sea crossing toward nearby Greek islands.
According to Turkish authorities, the vessel was trying to move away from the coast guard after ignoring repeated warnings to stop. Officials...