PRACTICE 1 - Beth

Rescue groups supporters and refugees held the demonstration in central Athens to highlight what they call the increasing criminalization of sea rescues and the anti migration policies of some EU countries. Some of the protesters lay down in front of banners that read 'would you save us?' to bring attention to the problem of the thousands of people who die each your trying to reach Europe. The predominant color was orange a reference to the lifejackets usually worn by migrants picket up in the Mediterranean. The rally in Athens was just one event in series across Europe. Organize by the international movement ‘Sipraca’ the translates as Sea bridge. The movement is calling for the establishment of safe routes for refugees, save harbors and end to the criminalization of sea rescues and humane conditions for the refugees upon arrival. Some also called for the release of prominent Syrian refugee Sara Mardini and the Irish volunteers sean binder currently in Greek custody for allegedly facilitating refugees at migrants into Greece.