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Rescue groups supporters and refugees held a demonstration in central athens to highlight what they called the increasing criminalization of sea rescues and the antimigration policies of some EU countries. Some of the protestors lie down in front of banners that read "would you save us?" to bring attention to the problem of thousands of people who die each year trying to reach Europe. The predominant color was orange: a reference to the lifejackets 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 (Greek word) that translates cyberage. The movement is calling the establishments to safe groups for refugees, safe harbor and enter the criminalization of sea rescues and human conditions for the refugees upon arrival. Some also called for the release or prominent Syrian refugees Sarah Medina and the Irish volunteers (Greek word) currently in Greek custody for allegedly facilitating refugees at migrants into Greece.