CRIMINALISATION
New report uncovers increase in criminalisation of solidarity with migrants
The Border Violence Monitoring Network released a report that documents cases of criminalisation experienced by its member organisations in Greece, the Western Balkans and Turkey in 2021. The report reveals an increase in the criminalisation of solidarity with migrants, including in the form of scrutiny, obstacles related to visa procurement, defamation in the media and smear campaigns, as well as threats, harassment, and violence.
Woman prosecuted for attempting suicide in Greek “refugee camp”
A woman who attempted to self-immolate in the Moria 2 camp on the Greek island of Lesvos out of desperation is now facing trial for “arson with intent”. The trial was scheduled for 22 June 2022 but was postponed despite written evidence from a witness. Suicide attempts are not punishable under the Greek penal code. Activists claim that classifying this act as “intentional arson” is an escalation of the criminalisation of people seeking protection, and a distraction from the responsibility of the Greek state and the EU to ensure adequate living conditions for people seeking protection.
CRIMINALISATION
New report uncovers increase in criminalisation of solidarity with migrants
The Border Violence Monitoring Network released a report that documents cases of criminalisation experienced by its member organisations in Greece, the Western Balkans and Turkey in 2021. The report reveals an increase in the criminalisation of solidarity with migrants, including in the form of scrutiny, obstacles related to visa procurement, defamation in the media and smear campaigns, as well as threats, harassment, and violence.
Woman prosecuted for attempting suicide in Greek “refugee camp”
A woman who attempted to self-immolate in the Moria 2 camp on the Greek island of Lesvos out of desperation is now facing trial for “arson with intent”. The trial was scheduled for 22 June 2022 but was postponed despite written evidence from a witness. Suicide attempts are not punishable under the Greek penal code. Activists claim that classifying this act as “intentional arson” is an escalation of the criminalisation of people seeking protection, and a distraction from the responsibility of the Greek state and the EU to ensure adequate living conditions for people seeking protection.