Joint statement by borderline-europe, Can’t Evict Solidarity, CopWatchGR and CPT – Aegean Migrant Solidarity
Pray that migrants may safely make their journeys towards a better life and that governments will choose to guarantee the human right to movement.
Even after years on the Greek Islands, migrants are still at risk of state violence and criminalization.
Just as we commemorate the centennial of the Greco-Turkish War this year, we must hold onto the memories of migration over the past several years in Lesvos.
The Greek islands often conjure up visions of crystal clear waters and balconies overflowing with flowers, but violence against migrants continues despite the government’s attempt to cover it up.
Pray for our CPT communities around the world as we meet virtually and physically to continue the work of liberation.
On 22 June 2022, a 27-year-old woman who, in desperation, attempted to self-immolate in the notorious Moria 2 camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, now faces trial for arson.
Joint statement by borderline-europe, Can’t Evict Solidarity and CPT – Aegean Migrant Solidarity and Mobile Info Team
On May 19 another trial in took place in Kalamata representing the systematic attacks on people’s freedom by the Greek state.
In an unprecedented move, Greek authorities have charged a refugee with the drowning of his 6-year-old son during a shipwreck. On 18 May 2022, he will be on trial in Samos together with his co-passenger, who is facing life imprisonment for steering the boat. Seventy organizations across Europe call for the charges against the #Samos2 to be dropped.
The human rights groups Aegean Migrant Solidarity, borderline-europe e.V. and the European Democratic Lawyers will monitor the trial. Twitter: @BorderlineEurop; #Samos2