Lahore, 19 June 2023: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is shocked by the tragic deaths of at least 300 Pakistani nationals—including women and children—who drowned when their boat capsized off the coast of Greece last week. The fact that these were possibly avoidable deaths and involved victims of human trafficking should serve as a stark reminder to the state that it has failed to stem a longstanding and grievous human rights violation.