Athens protest over treatment of migrants

Rescue groups supporters and refugees hold a demonstration in central Athens to highlight what they call the increasing criminalization of sea rescues and the anti immigration 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 thousands of people who die each year try to reach Europe. The predominant color was orange a reference to the life jackets usually worn by migrants picked up in the mediterraneum The rally on Athens which is one event in a series across Europe Organized by the international movement “Sea- bridge” the movement is calling for the establishment of safe routes for refugees, safe hardbourds an end to the criminalization of sea rescues and human condition for refugees upon arrival. Some also call for the release of prominent Sirian refugee Sarah Mardini and the irish volunteer shawn vinder, in greek custody for allegedly facilitating refugees and migrants into Greece.