Afghanistan, April 1 -- A boat carrying Afghan migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea near Turkey's coastal city of Bodrum, leaving 19 people dead, including a baby, in one of the latest deadly tragedies along Europe's dangerous migrant routes. Turkish officials said the incident happened early Wednesday as the group attempted a risky sea crossing toward nearby Greek islands.
According to Turkish authorities, the vessel was trying to move away from the coast guard after ignoring repeated warnings to stop. Officials said the boat was traveling at high speed in rough waters when it began taking on water before eventually overturning, throwing dozens of passengers into the sea.
Rescue teams, supported by a helicopter dispatched from the city of...