Is Greece Violating Refugees’ Rights?

Since the beginning of the migration wave to Europe in 2015, Greece has become one of the key crossing points and an entry territory to access Europe. In reaction to the migration crisis, Europe finds itself divided between those who welcome the flow of immigration by supporting the rights of people who are obliged to leave their country and those who regard migrants as a threat. Thus, the countries on the borders of Europe are the first affected and divided by these concerns. Indeed, Gre-ece is found to be the first European crossing point that migrants use, hoping to reach other european countries.

Considering Greece’s role in the migration crisis and the debate on the respect of human rights, analysing and questioning situations in which non-respect of human dignity is underlined appears crucial.

This report examines Greece's violations of immigrant rights under the following 7 different headings:

·        Excessive and disproportionate force,

·        Electric discharge weapons,

·        Forced undressing,

·        Threats or violence with a firearm,

·        Inhuman treatment inside police vehicles,

·        Inhuman treatment inside a detention facility,

·        Confiscation of Money and Phones.

Considering Greece’s role in the migration crisis, Greece should focus more on respecting human rights at its borders. NGOs focusing on refugee rights in Greece, should tackle this issue and take adequate action on their territory.