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.