On February 3, 2026, a tragic shipwreck off the coast of Chios, Greece, resulted in the deaths of 15 Afghan migrants. Following the incident, survivors claimed that their inflatable dinghy did not change course nor collided with a coast guard vessel, directly contradicting the Greek authorities' official explanation that the migrants' boat was sailing without navigation lights and ignored warnings. Instead, survivors reported that they only noticed the coast guard's ship moments before the collision when its lights were activated. Some survivors sustained serious injuries, with 11 minors among the rescued. The Greek coast guard had previously stated that their vessel issued warnings to the migrants and claimed that it was the abrupt course change of the dinghy that led to the accidental collision. However, the testimonies of three survivors emphasized that no prior warning was given, and they were simply traveling in a straight line without evasive maneuvers. The coast guard's camera was also not activated at the time of the incident, leading to further speculation regarding the circumstances of the shipwreck. No additional comments were provided from the coast guard in response to the allegations. Thanos Plevris, the Greek Migration Minister, criticized the migrant smugglers for the tragedy, praising the coast guard for undertaking rescue efforts. A Moroccan man has been placed in pre-trial detention based on accusations that he was responsible for causing the crash. The incident has reignited discussions about the practices of Greece's border policing, which has faced scrutiny since the migration crisis of 2015, including allegations of pushbacks against migrants attempting to reach Europe. The EU border agency is currently reviewing cases of potential human rights violations by Greece, including claims that migrants seeking asylum have been forcibly returned from Greek shores. This shipwreck incident adds to the growing concerns regarding the safety and treatment of migrants in the region and the accountability of coast guard operations amidst allegations of illegal practices.