At least 32 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greece

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The Greek coast guard said the boat search operation had been complicated by strong winds (file photo)

At least 32 migrants have drowned and more than 100 rescued after their fishing vessel capsized off the coast of southern Greece.

The boat was reportedly en route to Italy from Libya.

Greece's coastguard said an extensive search operation had been complicated by strong winds.

It said the boat was spotted in international waters late on Tuesday by an aircraft belonging to EU border agency Frontex.

It said the passengers "refused any help" and later said none on board were wearing life jackets.

A few hours later, the boat capsized and sank, triggering a search and rescue operation.

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