On Thursday, Human Rights Watch accused the Greek authorities of Show double Standards in Acceptance of Ukrainian refugees and rejection of Afghan irregular and other migrants at the border with Turkey.
In a 29-page report, the human rights organization said Greek forces detained, stripped and stole belongings of Illegal immigrants from Afghanistan and the Middle East before they are sent back towards Turkish side.
He. She added this is no thing of They are legally registered and therefore do not have the right to seek asylum.
“It cannot be denied that the Greek government He is responsible for Illegal returns at its borders, and using Agents to do out These illegal acts do not excuse her of Bill Frelick, Refugee and Migrant Rights at Human Rights Watch director.
guard also Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarashi has criticized for invites Ukrainian refugees to bereal refugees “.
“At a time when Greece welcomes the Ukrainians asreal Refugees, ‘They’re practicing harsh pushbacks on Afghans and others are fleeing war and similar violence.”
“The double standard Mocks of Alleged European common values of equality rule of Law and human dignity added.
According to the group interviews with 26 Afghani, 23 of They were pushed back On the Greek border between September 2021 and February 2022.
23 mentwo womenAnd the one The boy confirmed it after detentionhas been preserved with Little or no food or anything to drink before pressing it back to Turkey.
About 16 migrants interviewed confirmed that men who He pushed them to the Turkish border, spoke Arabic and dressed black Or a commando-style uniform with Balaclava helmets to cover their faces.
“three people Those interviewed were able to speak with The men Boat transportation. The boat pilots told them (that) they are also Migrants working for the Greek police with promises of is supplied with Documents enabling them to travel onwards.”
“We are here to do this work for Three months, then they give us …document. With this we can move freely within Greece and then you get ticket for another country,” one of Migrants interviewed by human rights organization organization He said of boat operator.
The driver The report said he is believed to be Pakistani.
The group Urge Greece to immediately halt and halt all illegal pushbacks from Greek territory using Third-country nationals as pregnancy agents out This parcel.
He. She added That the European Commission, the main source of Greece of financial help for immigration control, should Demanding Athens to end all “mass returns and expulsions” of asylum seekers to Turkey and “pressure the authorities to establish an independent and effective border control mechanism that would investigate the allegations.” of border violence, and ensure this is no thing of Its funding contributes to violations of Fundamental rights and EU laws.
On Thursday, Human Rights Watch accused the Greek authorities of Show double Standards in Acceptance of Ukrainian refugees and rejection of Afghan irregular and other migrants at the border with Turkey.
In a 29-page report, the human rights organization said Greek forces detained, stripped and stole belongings of Illegal immigrants from Afghanistan and the Middle East before they are sent back towards Turkish side.
He. She added this is no thing of They are legally registered and therefore do not have the right to seek asylum.
“It cannot be denied that the Greek government He is responsible for Illegal returns at its borders, and using Agents to do out These illegal acts do not excuse her of Bill Frelick, Refugee and Migrant Rights at Human Rights Watch director.
guard also Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarashi has criticized for invites Ukrainian refugees to bereal refugees “.
“At a time when Greece welcomes the Ukrainians asreal Refugees, ‘They’re practicing harsh pushbacks on Afghans and others are fleeing war and similar violence.”
“The double standard Mocks of Alleged European common values of equality rule of Law and human dignity added.
According to the group interviews with 26 Afghani, 23 of They were pushed back On the Greek border between September 2021 and February 2022.
23 mentwo womenAnd the one The boy confirmed it after detentionhas been preserved with Little or no food or anything to drink before pressing it back to Turkey.
About 16 migrants interviewed confirmed that men who He pushed them to the Turkish border, spoke Arabic and dressed black Or a commando-style uniform with Balaclava helmets to cover their faces.
“three people Those interviewed were able to speak with The men Boat transportation. The boat pilots told them (that) they are also Migrants working for the Greek police with promises of is supplied with Documents enabling them to travel onwards.”
“We are here to do this work for Three months, then they give us …document. With this we can move freely within Greece and then you get ticket for another country,” one of Migrants interviewed by human rights organization organization He said of boat operator.
The driver The report said he is believed to be Pakistani.
The group Urge Greece to immediately halt and halt all illegal pushbacks from Greek territory using Third-country nationals as pregnancy agents out This parcel.
He. She added That the European Commission, the main source of Greece of financial help for immigration control, should Demanding Athens to end all “mass returns and expulsions” of asylum seekers to Turkey and “pressure the authorities to establish an independent and effective border control mechanism that would investigate the allegations.” of border violence, and ensure this is no thing of Its funding contributes to violations of Fundamental rights and EU laws.