Migrant crisis: 'First deaths in Aegean' since Turkey deal

April 09, 2016 21:44

Four women and a child have died after their boat capsized off the Greek island of Samos.

They are thought to be the first deaths in the area since a new deal with Turkey came in to force on Monday with the aim of deterring migrants.

Five other people were saved and a search is under way for four more.

This week, dozens of migrants were returned to Turkey under the new deal with the EU, which has been criticised by human rights groups.

Survivors from the latest drowning told officials that they were travelling on a 3.5-metre (11.5ft) vessel made of plastic.

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