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Rescue groups, supporters
and refugees
held a demonstration
in centre Athens
to highlight what they call
the increasing criminalisation
of sea rescues
and the anti-migration policies
of some in 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 Athens was just is 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
and 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.