June 27th 2024.
The horrific attack that took place on a sinking migrant boat in Italy has left the community in shock. It all began on June 17, when the boat, carrying people from Turkey to Europe, tragically sank in the central Mediterranean. Amidst the chaos and devastation, a 16-year-old girl was reportedly choked to death and raped by a 27-year-old man from Iraq. The man, who was later arrested on suspicion of murder, is said to have unleashed his rage on the young girl, who was the daughter of another survivor of the shipwreck.
The mother of the victim was one of the few who managed to survive the shipwreck, and she immediately reported the incident upon reaching land in southern Italy. Sadly, she was not the only one to suffer such a loss. Out of the 12 survivors who were brought to shore, another woman later passed away. And the tragedy did not end there. Search and rescue teams later discovered 35 more bodies, bringing the total death toll to 36. Among the deceased were 15 children, with many more still missing and feared dead.
The coast guard's alleged delay in arriving at the scene only added to the heart-wrenching situation. As passengers clung to the remains of the vessel, they were left stranded for four days before help finally arrived. This perilous journey was organized from a location near Bodrum, Turkey, and it is believed that over 70 people had paid to be on the boat. The majority of them were Kurds from Iran and Iraq, according to reports.
Mitra Ghasem Karimi, an Iranian who now resides in Sweden, traveled to southern Italy in a desperate search for her brother and sister who were on the boat and are now presumed lost at sea. She shared her disbelief and anger towards the smugglers who had promised water and food to the passengers, yet failed to provide any. Mitra and her husband even paid a hefty sum of €6,000 to hire a helicopter to search for any signs of her family in the vast sea.
The Mediterranean route has proven to be one of the deadliest for migrants, with thousands of lives lost each year. According to the Missing Migrants Project, nearly 30,000 people have been recorded missing since 2014. This devastating tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by those seeking a better life through these treacherous journeys. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this heartbreaking incident.
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