On 26 February 2023, a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank while trying to land on the coast of Steccato di Cutro, a seaside resort village of Crotonecomune, in the region of Calabria in southern Italy amidst harsh weather conditions. The boat was carrying between 143 and 200 migrants when it sank, of whom at least 63 were killed, of whom there are 12 children including a baby under one year of age. Eighty-one people have been rescued.
According to the International Organization for Migration, over 20,000 people have died or gone missing on the Central Mediterranean route since 2014.[1][2] The so-called Central Mediterranean route has been one of the most active despite the dangers it poses, making Italy one of the most common landing countries,[1] although many continue on to richer northern European countries.[3]
Incident
On 26 February 2023, a boat that had set sail from İzmir, Turkey a few days earlier[4] and was carrying migrants across the Central Mediterranean route sank off the southern coast of Crotone, Italy.[5]
The boat sank while attempting to land after it crashed into rocks in rough weather conditions. Video footage of the incident shows timber from the boat broken into pieces and floating along the beach. Parts of the boat's hull were also seen washing up along the seashore.[2][6] An official said that wreckage was strewn along 300 meters of beach.[7]
Victims
According to the Italian news agency Adnkronos, more than 100 people were aboard the boat when it sank, and they were from Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.[5] Other local agencies mentioned that there were migrants from Iraq, Syria, and Somalia as well.[2] The Anadolu Agency said that the boat carried "some 200 people",[8] while survivors stated that the number was between 150 and 240.[4]
At least 63 people were killed in the sinking, including 12 children, on of whom was a baby less than one year old.[9][3] Eighty-one people have been rescued.[4] The Pakistani Embassy in Rome has revealed that the bodies of 28 Pakistanis have been recovered.[10]
Most survivors were Afghans, Pakistanis, and Somalis. One of the survivors has been arrested on migrant trafficking charges.[4]
Rescue operations
Motorboats, vessels, and a helicopter were deployed to help with rescue efforts.[11] Firefighters on jet skis were also deployed, but operations were complicated due to harsh weather conditions.[12]
Reactions
Domestic
Giorgia Meloni, the Italian Prime Minister, expressed her "deep sorrow for the many human lives torn away by human traffickers", and condemned the "exchange" of migrants' lives for "the 'price' of a ticket paid by them in the false prospect for a safe voyage".[6][13]
Matteo Piantedosi, the Italian Interior Minister, stressed the importance of stopping sea crossings that offer migrants the "illusory mirage of a better life" in Europe.[4] Antonio Ceraso, the mayor of Cutro, said that he saw "a spectacle that you would never want to see in your life ... stays with you for all your life".[7]
Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistani Prime Minister, stated that more than two dozen Pakistani nationals were on the boat when it sunk. Sharif said that the reports were "concerning and worrisome".[14][15]
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On 26 February 2023 a boat carrying undocumented migrants sank while trying to land on the coast of Steccato di Cutro a seaside resort village of Crotone comune in the region of Calabria in southern Italy amidst harsh weather conditions The boat was carrying between 143 and 200 migrants when it sank of whom at least 63 were killed of whom there are 12 children including a baby under one year of age Eighty one people have been rescued 2023 Calabria migrant boat disasterDate26 February 2023 2 days ago 2023 02 26 LocationIonian Sea off the coast of Calabria ItalyCoordinates38 55 48 N 16 54 07 E 38 93000 N 16 90194 E 38 93000 16 90194 Coordinates 38 55 48 N 16 54 07 E 38 93000 N 16 90194 E 38 93000 16 90194TypeMaritime disasterCauseWeather conditionsParticipants143 200 migrantsDeaths63 Contents 1 Background 2 Incident 3 Victims 4 Rescue operations 5 Reactions 5 1 Domestic 5 2 International 6 See also 7 ReferencesBackground EditMain article 2015 European migrant crisis According to the International Organization for Migration over 20 000 people have died or gone missing on the Central Mediterranean route since 2014 1 2 The so called Central Mediterranean route has been one of the most active despite the dangers it poses making Italy one of the most common landing countries 1 although many continue on to richer northern European countries 3 Incident EditOn 26 February 2023 a boat that had set sail from Izmir Turkey a few days earlier 4 and was carrying migrants across the Central Mediterranean route sank off the southern coast of Crotone Italy 5 The boat sank while attempting to land after it crashed into rocks in rough weather conditions Video footage of the incident shows timber from the boat broken into pieces and floating along the beach Parts of the boat s hull were also seen washing up along the seashore 2 6 An official said that wreckage was strewn along 300 meters of beach 7 Victims EditAccording to the Italian news agency Adnkronos more than 100 people were aboard the boat when it sank and they were from Iran Pakistan and Afghanistan 5 Other local agencies mentioned that there were migrants from Iraq Syria and Somalia as well 2 The Anadolu Agency said that the boat carried some 200 people 8 while survivors stated that the number was between 150 and 240 4 At least 63 people were killed in the sinking including 12 children on of whom was a baby less than one year old 9 3 Eighty one people have been rescued 4 The Pakistani Embassy in Rome has revealed that the bodies of 28 Pakistanis have been recovered 10 Most survivors were Afghans Pakistanis and Somalis One of the survivors has been arrested on migrant trafficking charges 4 Rescue operations EditMotorboats vessels and a helicopter were deployed to help with rescue efforts 11 Firefighters on jet skis were also deployed but operations were complicated due to harsh weather conditions 12 Reactions EditDomestic Edit Giorgia Meloni the Italian Prime Minister expressed her deep sorrow for the many human lives torn away by human traffickers and condemned the exchange of migrants lives for the price of a ticket paid by them in the false prospect for a safe voyage 6 13 Matteo Piantedosi the Italian Interior Minister stressed the importance of stopping sea crossings that offer migrants the illusory mirage of a better life in Europe 4 Antonio Ceraso the mayor of Cutro said that he saw a spectacle that you would never want to see in your life stays with you for all your life 7 International Edit Pope Francis said that he was praying for everyone caught up in the shipwreck in his Sunday address at St Peter s Square 7 Shehbaz Sharif the Pakistani Prime Minister stated that more than two dozen Pakistani nationals were on the boat when it sunk Sharif said that the reports were concerning and worrisome 14 15 See also EditList of migrant vessel incidents on the Mediterranean SeaReferences Edit a b Sabarwal Harshit ed February 27 2023 Italy 43 dead after migrant boat sinks off coastal city of Crotone WIONews Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 a b c Slow Oliver Armstrong Kathryn 2023 02 26 Italy shipwreck Dozens of migrants killed off Calabria coast BBC News Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 a b More than 40 migrants die after boat sinks near southern Italy France24 2023 02 26 Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 a b c d e Armellini Alvise 2023 02 26 Migrant shipwreck in southern Italy kills 58 including children Reuters Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 a b 43 migrants dead in southern Italy after their boat sinks The Straits Times 2023 02 26 Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 a b D Emilio Frances 2023 02 26 Migrant boat breaks apart off Italy 43 dead 80 survivors AP News Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 a b c Migrant shipwreck in southern Italy kills 43 80 survivors reported Gulf News February 26 2023 Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 Zampano Giada February 26 2023 At least 43 dead dozens missing after Italy migrant shipwreck Anadolu Agency Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 Italy migrant boat shipwreck More than 100 people feared dead BBC News 2023 02 27 Retrieved 2023 02 28 At least 59 including 28 Pakistanis die after ship carrying migrants overturns off Italy s coast The Free Press Journal February 27 2023 Archived from the original on 2023 02 27 Retrieved 2023 02 27 Dozens of migrants have been killed in a shipwreck off the coast of Italy NPR February 26 2023 Archived from the original on February 26 2023 Retrieved February 26 2023 Migrant shipwreck in Italy kills 43 80 survivors reported Dawn 2023 02 26 Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 02 26 Latza Nadeau Barbie 2023 02 26 Children and women among 43 dead as migrant boat hits rocks near Italy CNN Archived from the original on 2023 02 26 Retrieved 2023 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