In 2018, while migrants peacefully protested the dismal conditions of Moria, a mob of violent local residents attacked the protestors, while police stood by. But today, 21 of them were convicted.
The children of the world deserve freedom and dignity, but war and violent border policies stand in the way
A joint declaration by attending organizations of the Defence of Migrant Rights Across Borders Conference in Mytilene, Lesvos, 12-14 June 2024
Despite the acquittal verdict of 21 May and contrary to the court’s decision, the Pylos 9 – who seeked asylum in Greece – remain until today behind bars because the Greek police vengefully ordered their administrative detention.
Greek courts continue to criminalize people on the move including the nine unjustly accused survivors of the horrible Adriana shipwreck in the Aegean Sea
Greek authorities are trying to conceal the events of the Adriana shipwreck—we must stand in solidarity with the Pylos 9!
We demand the immediate acquittal, release and proper treatment and support of the victims as well as an independent investigation of the events
Sometimes sitting in the courthouse in the belly of the beast feels useless, but we can smile and we can support and we will always stand in solidarity
Greek trials continue to display concerning patterns of racist rhetoric and a complete disregard for evidence
Mart 2016’da AB-Türkiye Mutabakaı’nın yayınlandığında, devletlerin mültecilerin haklarını koruma konusundaki uluslararası yükümlülüklerini tamamen göz ardı etmesi nedeniyle insan hakları grupları tarafından şiddetle kınanmıştı