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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 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 organizes
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 criminalization
of sea rescues and human conditions
or refugees upon arrival.
Some also called for the release
of prominent Syirian refugee
Sara Mardini and Irish volunteer
Sean Binder currently
in Greek custody for allegedly
facilitating refugees and migrants
into Greece.