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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 died each year trying
to reach Europe.
The predominant colour
was orange
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
sea broker
that translates
as sea bridge
The movement
is calling
for the establishment
of safe routes
for refugees
safe harbours
and into the
criminalization
of sea rescues
and humane conditions
for refugees
upon arrival
some also called
for the release
of prominent Syrian refugees
Sarah Medina
and the
Irish volunteers
Sean binder currently
in Greek custody
for allegedly
facilitation refugees
at migrants
into Greece