athens and their protest (cpav 1)
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Rescue groups supporters and
refugees held a demonstration...
...in central Athens to highlight
what they called increasing...
...criminalization of sea rescues
and anti-immigration policies...
of some UE 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 which is one
event in a series across Europe...
...organized by the international
movement “Sea buker” (grek word)...
...that translates as Sea breach.
The movement is calling this
establishment to safe routes...
...for refugees, safe harbours
and end to the criminalization...
...of sea rescues and inhumane
conditions for refugees upon arrival.
Some also called for the release
of prominent Syrian refugees XXX...
...and the Irish volunteers shown
blinder, courtly in Greek custody..
...for xxx facilitating refugees
and migrants into Greece.