Latest news from Aegean Migrant Solidarity
17 Coast Guard Officers referred to the investigating judge with serious charges
Almost two years on from the Pylos shipwreck, charges have been filed against seventeen Hellenic Coast Guard officers. We republish a statement from the #FreePylos9 campaign
What is happening in Greece?
The second anniversary of Greece’s Tempi train crash has seen massive participation in widespread protests across the country and beyond. Aegean Migrant Solidarity explains why this event has mobilised so many.
#FreePylos9 statement: on Frontex’s unaccountable responsibilities in the Pylos state crime
Europe’s border agency Frontex has largely evaded scrutiny for its role in the Pylos shipwreck, which saw over 600 die due to the actions and omissions of state Search and Rescue agencies. We republish a statement from the #FreePylos9 campaign putting Frontex’s actions in the spotlight.
May Vastria never exist
In Lesvos island, the proposed new camp for migrants, Vastria, would be a monument to injustice. Built in a fire-prone forest, it would endanger both
From the “World’s Largest Open-Air Prison” to the hellhole of Korydallos Prison
The upcoming trial in Lesvos of a young man from Gaza raises questions about the actions of the Hellenic Coast Guard. The impunity of its officers has allowed them to turn violence into a modus operandi.
A childbirth reveals the failures of the system
In a remote region of Lesvos island, a pregnant woman is found miles from the shoreline just after migrating across the Aegean Sea. Why did she choose to hide on this barely-accessible hilltop?
The shooting of migrants at sea must stop
The Greek Coast Guard’s firing at boats carrying migrants in the Aegean Sea has increased in frequency – this is not a new phenomenon, but
Winter crossings
We are obligated to stand by migrants, build networks of solidarity, and raise our voices every time a tragedy occurs.
Fight against Police brutality
We will speak up against these police brutality atrocities and the entire system of racism and oppression.