The Guardian: Bulgarian Authorities Obstructed Rescue of Migrant Youth Who Died in the Cold

Bulgarian authorities are facing serious accusations of obstructing the rescue of three Egyptian teenage boys who tragically froze to death near the Bulgarian-Turkish border in late December, writes "The Guardian". Humanitarian organizations No Name Kitchen (NNK) and Collettivo Rotte Balcaniche (CRB) have compiled evidence, including photos, testimonies, and geolocations, which suggest that Bulgarian authorities ignored emergency calls and hindered rescue attempts. The boys, identified as Ahmed Samra, 17, Ahmed Elawdan, 16, and 15-year-old Seifalla Elbeltagy, called for help after becoming lost in the cold forests of Burgas in southeastern Bulgaria, but they were unable to survive the freezing temperatures.

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