Two alleged smugglers on trial over Alan Kurdi’s death

The Kurdi family's tragic story showed the plight of Syrian refugees and caught the world's attention [Tima Kurdi /The Canadian Press via AP]

Suspected traffickers plead not guilty and instead blame father of drowned three-year-old as trial starts in Turkey.

Two alleged people-smugglers have gone on trial in Turkey, accused of causing the death of three-year-old Syrian Alan Kurdi and four other people.
The image of Kurdi, drowned off one of Turkey's most popular holiday resorts in September, sparked a global outpouring of sadness and anger, putting a human face on the dangers faced by tens of thousands of refugees who risk their lives to seek safety in Europe.