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Greece: Despair pervades camps after 33 migrant workers shot in ...
22 April 2013

The victims of a recent shooting at a strawberry farm in southern Greece still fear for their livelihoods and safety, Amnesty International said after a visit to ...

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Greece: Despair pervades camps after 33 migrant workers shot in ...
22 April 2013

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. FEATURE. AI index: EUR 25/005/2013. 22 April 2013. Greece: Despair pervades camps after 33 migrant workers shot in Manolada. ...

PressItem       EUR 25/005/2013

Europe: End forced evictions of Roma in Europe
15 April 2013

European governments forcibly evict thousands of people from their homes, ignoring their obligations under international law. Most of those forcibly evicted are ...

Document       EUR 01/004/2013

Greece: Need for investigation of police conduct towards residents ...
22 March 2013

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. PUBLIC STATEMENT. AI index: EUR 25/004/2013. 22 March 2013. Greece: Need for investigation of police conduct ...

Public Statement       EUR 25/004/2013

The Greek authorities must urgently accelerate the asylum system ...
21 March 2013

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. PUBLIC STATEMENT. 21 March 2013. AI Index: EUR 25/003/2013. THE GREEK AUTHORITIES MUST URGENTLY ACCELERATE THE ...

Public Statement       EUR 25/003/2013

Amnesty International | Refugees dying on dangerous routes to ...
20 March 2013

In a case highlighting the risks people take when fleeing conflict in their countries to seek refuge in Europe, the authorities of Lesvos continue their search ...

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Greek authorities must urgently investigate allegations of ill ...
14 March 2013

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL. PUBLIC STATEMENT. AI index: EUR 25/002/2013. 14 March 2013. Greek authorities must urgently investigate ...

Public Statement       EUR 25/002/2013

Amnesty International | Foreigner's murder shows Greek failure on ...
17 January 2013

The murder of a Pakistani youth in Athens is a result of the Greek authorities' continuing failure to take decisive action against racially-motivated violence.

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Greece: The end of the road for refugees, asylum-seekers and ...
20 December 2012

Due to its position, Greece remains one of the main entry points for refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants seeking to enter the EU. The burden on Greece is great ...

Document       EUR 25/011/2012

Amnesty International | Prosecution over play a further tragedy ...
16 November 2012

The people behind a play called Corpus Christi are reportedly facing prosecution in Greece for blasphemy prompting Amnesty International to call on the Greek ...

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