Dozens of refugees believed dead after boat sinks in Greek waters

Coastguard says survivors unlikely in incident that comes days after more than 160 people drowned off Libyan coast

Greek authorities have said dozens of refugees are believed dead after a boat carrying as many as 50 people, according to one witness, sank off the island of Folegandros, in the second major loss of life in the Mediterranean within days of people trying to reach Europe.

Almost 24 hours after the rescue operation was launched late on Tuesday, coastguard officials said it was unlikely survivors would be found.

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