At least 32 dead and ‘hundreds missing’ as packed migrant boat sinks
It was spotted in international waters but passengers "refused any help" from officials - before their boat sank just hours later.State broadcaster ERT said the majority of people on board were young men in their 20s.Greece is a major route for migrants to get into Europe from the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
But people smugglers are increasingly taking larger boats into international waters to try to avoid local coast guard patrols.
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