57 migrants arrive on Crete amid rising arrivals from Africa

A group of 57 undocumented migrants arrived on the southern coast of Crete on Monday, as authorities report an increase in migrant crossings from North Africa to the Greek island.

According to officials, the migrants reached the coastal settlement of Kaloi Limenes, in the regional unit of Heraklion, travelling by inflatable dinghy. The group consisted entirely of men originating from Sudan, Egypt and Bangladesh, including five minors.

Local authorities responded shortly after the group was spotted, and the migrants are expected to be transferred to a temporary holding facility on the island for identification and processing.

Crete has seen a growing number of migrant arrivals in recent months, with many vessels departing from the Libyan coast and attempting the long journey across the Mediterranean to Greece.

Greek authorities and the coast guard continue to monitor the situation as migration routes in the region shift and crossings increase.

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A group of 57 migrants from Sudan, Egypt and Bangladesh arrived by dinghy at Kaloi Limenes in Crete amid a rise in crossings from North Africa.

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Fifty-seven migrants reached the southern coast of Crete on Monday as authorities report a spike in arrivals from Africa.

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