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Rescue groups,
supporters and refugees
held a demonstration
in central Athens to highlight
what they call the increasing
criminalisation 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 harbors,
an end to the criminalisation
of sea rescues
and humane conditions for refugees
upon arrival.
Some also called for the release
of prominent Syrian refugee
Sara Mardini
and Irish volunteer Sean Binder
currently in Greek custody
for allegedly facilitating refugees
and migrants into Greece.