Children among dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island

A smuggling boat has sunk off a Greek island, killing at least 16 migrants including children.

Children among dead as migrant boat sinks off Greek island
Sat, 17 Mar, 2018 - 21:07

A smuggling boat has sunk off a Greek island, killing at least 16 migrants including children.

A search and rescue operation is under way to find two others believed missing.

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