Greece
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‘Destitution is almost inevitable’: Afghan refugees in Greece left homeless by failed system
Catch-22 system leaves people facing eviction upon being granted refugee status – yet unable to claim rent sub…
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Greek court acquits activists who hung banner at Acropolis in China protest
Landmark decision described as ‘huge victory for freedom of expression and right to peaceful protest in Europe…
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Afghans left in legal limbo in Greece while ‘real refugees’ helped to settle
International Rescue Committee points to unequal treatment, saying welcome for Ukrainians proves integration a…
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Two years after the fire, Moria refugee camp’s legacy still leaves its mark
Many of those housed in the notorious refugee camp remain on Lesbos, while others have managed to rebuild new …
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MEPs voice fury as Greek judges again postpone refugees’ smuggling appeal
Second adjournment prolongs agony of Afghans Amir Zahiri and Akif Rasuli, serving 50-year sentences for piloti…
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Trial of protesters against Beijing Olympics postponed in Greece
Lawyers say delay in case against three defendants including a Briton is to avoid embarrassing China The trial…
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Lives lost at Europe’s borders and Afghan MPs in exile: human rights this fortnight – in pictures
A roundup of the struggle for human rights and freedoms, from Mexico to Manila Continue reading...
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Pandemic hits mental health of women and young people hardest, survey finds
Survey also finds adults aged 18-24 and women more concerned about personal finances than other groupsCoronavi…
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Greece lets boat packed with Afghan refugees dock after four days at sea
Vessel allowed to disembark almost 400 people in Aegean port of Kos in ‘unusual and special case’After roaming…
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Ambassador in limbo makes plea for Afghans to be allowed into EU
Former Afghan government’s ambassador in Greece appalled by Athens’ media blitz against ‘illegal migrant flows…
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Haitians fleeing and Hotel Rwanda case: human rights this fortnight – in pictures
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Which countries are enforcing mandatory Covid jabs – and how?
Joe Biden has introduced a vaccine mandate affecting millions, but some countries have gone furtherCoronavirus…
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The disappeared in Mexico, Afghan female footballers and a giant puppet: human rights this fortnight in pictures
A roundup of the coverage of the struggle for human rights and freedoms from Thailand to Texas Continue readin…
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Afghans reach Europe and buying burqas in Kabul: human rights this fortnight – in pictures
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Greece will not be ‘gateway’ to Europe for Afghans fleeing Taliban, say officials
Athens calls for a united response, as refugees already in Lesbos hope their asylum claims will now be reconsi…