Joan Cazalla Melé (subtitling).
0 (0 Likes / 0 Dislikes)
Rescue groups, supporters
and refugees held a 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 year trying to reach Europe.
The predominant colour was orange,
a reference to the life jackets
usually worn by migrants picked up
in the Mediterranean.
The rally in Athens was just
one event in a series across Europe
organised by the international
movement Seebrucke
that translates as Sea Bridge.
The movement is calling for
the establishment of safe routes
for refugees, safe harbours,
an end to the criminalization of
sea rescues and humane conditions
for refugees upon arrival.
Some also called for the realise
of prominent Syrian refugee
Sara Mardini and
Irish volunteer Sean Binder
currently in Greek custody
for allegedly facilitating
refugees and migrants into Greece.