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UN: Greece Must Take Immediate Action to End Violence Against Refugees

UN: Greece Must Take Immediate Action to End Violence Against Refugees

UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights of Migrants Morales has called on the government of Greece “to take immediate action to end the violence against migrants and asylum seekers at Turkey-Greece border and enhance their protection.”

‘Refugees at Turkey-Greece Border Being Sent to İstanbul Esenler Bus Terminal’

‘Refugees at Turkey-Greece Border Being Sent to İstanbul Esenler Bus Terminal’

As Pazarkule Border Gate has been closed due to coronavirus, the refugees waiting there to cross into Greece are now sent to other cities, some of them have been stranded at İstanbul Esenler Bus Terminal, says Candan from Migrant Solidarity Network.

20 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece

Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece

Underlining that refugees trying to cross into Europe through Greece are subjected to various violations of rights at the border, the HRW says, “EU is hiding behind a shield of Greek security force abuse instead of helping Greece protect asylum seekers.”

LGBTI+s Stranded at Turkey-Greece Border: Everyone Has Forgotten About us

LGBTI+s Stranded at Turkey-Greece Border: Everyone Has Forgotten About us

While refugees are still waiting at Turkey-Greece border to cross into the other side, refugee LGBTI+s have spoken to Kaos GL Association about their living conditions and problems: “They have forgotten about us. They do not even talk about us.”

Refugees Attacked by Greece Apply to ECtHR

Refugees Attacked by Greece Apply to ECtHR

Four refugees who were injured by the security forces of Greece on Turkey-Greece border have applied to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). 25 other refugees are also reportedly preparing to apply to the European supreme court.

I was Right in the Middle of the Border Where Humanity was No More

DAMLA ATAK PENS FROM TURKEY-GREECE BORDER

I was Right in the Middle of the Border Where Humanity was No More

Law enforcement officers were giving no chance or respite to anyone, including journalists. I decided to enter the camp in secret, posturing as a refugee. Putting on the necessary disguise, I passed through the wire fence and entered the camp with refugees.

16 March 2020 Damla Atak

Two Countries, One Border: Limbo

Two Countries, One Border: Limbo

Turkey-Greece border… A 212-kilometer line… Two border gates… Meters and meters long wire fence and a river… How many life stories do fit into a border?

10 March 2020 Hikmet Adal

Lawyers from Around the World Call for a ‘World Without Wars and Borders’

Lawyers from Around the World Call for a ‘World Without Wars and Borders’

806 lawyers from 17 countries have denounced the plight of refugees at Turkey-Greece border and said, “War and border policies should be ended immediately.”

Greece ‘Pushes Back’ Refugees with Gas Bombs and Pressurized Water

REPORT BY İSTANBUL BAR ASSOCIATION

Greece ‘Pushes Back’ Refugees with Gas Bombs and Pressurized Water

Human Rights Center of İstanbul Bar Association has documented that the number of refugees waiting at Turkey-Greece border has dropped, NGOs and state institutions keep handing out food and Greece is still “pushing back” refugees with tear gas.

Refugees: It's Not About Crossing the Border, But Staying There

AYÇA SÖYLEMEZ AND HİKMET ADAL REPORT FROM THE BORDER

Refugees: It's Not About Crossing the Border, But Staying There

Thousands of refugees headed to the border province of Edirne after Turkey announced that it would not prevent them from reaching Europe.

6 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez,Hikmet Adal

Detained During News Follow-up at Border, Journalist İdris Sayılğan Arrested

Detained During News Follow-up at Border, Journalist İdris Sayılğan Arrested

Taken into custody in Edirne while reporting on the situation of refugees heading towards Turkey-Greece border, Mezopotamya Agency reporter İdris Sayılğan has been arrested. Naci Kaya is still in custody despite a verdict of release by the court.

Refugees Stuck at Turkey-Greece Border Attacked with Plastic Bullets, Tear Gas

Refugees Stuck at Turkey-Greece Border Attacked with Plastic Bullets, Tear Gas

As Turkey has opened border gates for the passage of refugees in the wake of Idlib attack on February 27, the security forces of Greece have attacked the refugees with plastic bullets, stun grenades, tear gas and pressurized water.