700 inmigrantes desembarcan en isla griega de Creta

Over 700 refugees, mainly from Syria, arrived in Crete after a dangerous journey on a smuggler's ship that broke down. The ship, Varys, was towed to Irapetra by a Greek frigate. Many passengers were women and children seeking safety in Europe. They received medical care and food before being sheltered in a basketball stadium. This is one of the largest crossings in recent years, highlighting the ongoing refugee crisis as thousands flee war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East, often risking their lives. According to the UNHCR, at least 3,000 have died or disappeared this year.

¿Cuáles son las principales razones por las que las personas huyen hacia Europa?

Según la Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados, ¿cuántas personas han muerto o desaparecido durante la travesía este año?