‼️In what constitutes a gross violation of fundamental human rights, last week, the #Greek government voted in favour of the suspension of the processing of #asylum applications for people arriving to #Greece by boat from North Africa, for a period of three months.
🕊️On the occasion of #WorldRefugeeDay and in light of the recent proceedings at the Samos Court, we want to once again re-affirm the fundamental legal principle of non-penalization of #asylumseekers.
⚖️SUCCESS STORY - REFUGEE BOAT DRIVER PROVED INNOCENT
On the 12th of June, HRLP lawyers defended A.H., a recognized Sudanese refugee, before the Minors' Court of Samos.
A.H. was facing smuggling charges on the grounds of steering a migrant boat, and several years in prison.
From #pylos to #Madleen, governments commit their crimes at sea after midnight, when the night is at it’s darkest so they cannot be seen. But they have been. #AllEyesOnMadleen
⚖️ The @ECHR_CEDH has accepted 2 requests for interim measures submitted by HRLP on behalf of 46 out of the 157 unaccompanied children (UAC) currently residing in the #SamosCCAC Safe Zone.
“The very tough anti-smuggling law has been a timeless governmental weapon to minimise illegal immigration".
✍️@katymfallon and @christides report on migrant criminalisation in Greece.
https://t.co/MQwKePkAYJ
HRLP reports to @News247gr on the deplorable living conditions in the #SamosCCAC's Safe Zone where unaccompanied minors reside.
https://t.co/m0FBtaSLCT
📢SUCCESS STORY
Today, HRLP lawyers defended a Syrian asylum seeker facing up to 160 years in prison for the illegal transfer of 16 asylum seekers, before the Syros First Instance Court.
Due to reasonable doubt for his guilt, the Court declared the defendant innocent!
HRLP lawyer @ioanna_begiazi features in @Kathimerini_gr 's new article on the horrific living conditions and de-facto detention of unaccompanied minors at the Samos' CCAC Safe Zone, commenting on HRLP's request for interim measures to the @ECHR_CEDH.
https://t.co/NbHtTSTQK8
🎖️SUCCESS STORY - GROUNDBREAKING DECISION
On Tuesday the 18th of February, HRLP filed objections against the unlawful detention of an unaccompanied minor (UAM) who has been kept at the Samos CCAC's Safe Zone for 64 days.
HRLP lawyer @DimitrisChoulis features in @reveal 's new podcast episode "Fortress Europe: The Fight for Refugees in Greece".
The thorough investigation offers valuable insight into the criminalization of migration & solidarity in Greece.
Listen here: https://t.co/ylTE1Kb6gH
🚨Over 4,400 people are now living in the overcrowded Samos CCAC, the highest number since it opened in 2021.
The camp is currently operating at over 120% of its nominal capacity, which is taking a heavy toll on the physical and mental health of its residents.
EU spend 45 million to create a camp where supposingly the conditions would be humane. 3 years later the situation is this. Meanwhile the money EU send for interpretation, food, legal representations have been misused &people are suffering. We need accountability @kostarvanitis
🚨We are once again deeply concerned by the deteriorating living conditions at the Samos CCAC. Key concerns include:
-Overcrowding
-People sleeping on the floor
-Inadequate access to running water, sanitation & hygiene infrastructure
-Lack of medical care
-Inadequate clothing
@4fABkkc5xTv2aek@phiamou Και μετά με πολέμους και επαναστάσεις φτάσαμε τα σημερινά σύνορα. Εκτός αν μας τα έδωσαν με λουλούδια και καλούς τρόπους. Δεν ξέρω αν είσαι τόσο ηλίθια όσο δείχνεις αλλά με αυτό που έγραψες δικαιολόγησες την 7/10 και τα εθνικοαπελευθερωτικά κινήματα που κάνουν επιθέσεις..