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Europe’s human rights watchdog urges Greece to end summary deportation of migrants

In January 2025, a ruling by the European human rights judiciary found that Greece had been systematically expelling migrants without following proper legal procedures, breaching human rights agreements.
This ruling followed reports of illegal pushbacks at Greek land and maritime borders, which Athens denies, insisting its border controls respect international law.
Council of Europe commissioner Michael O'Flaherty visited Greece in February 2025 and urged stronger legal safeguards and zero tolerance for summary returns amid ongoing allegations.
Makis Voridis, the Minister of Migration, revealed intentions to increase the detention limit for asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected from 18 months up to 24 months, aiming to create conditions that encourage voluntary return, noting that the current environment will become more challenging.
Despite mounting criticism and recommendations, reports of informal forced removals persist, highlighting ongoing challenges in Greece's migration policies and human rights compliance.

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Europe's human rights watchdog urges Greece to end migrant 'pushbacks'

Athens has consistently denied the pushback allegations, maintaining that its border control measures comply with international law.

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Council of Europe urges Greece to prevent migrant pushbacks

Human rights commissioner voices concern over ongoing violations at land, sea borders - Anadolu Ajansı

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Europe's human rights watchdog urges Greece to end summary deportation of migrants

Greece is facing renewed international criticism over alleged migrant pushbacks, with Europe's top human rights official urging stronger border safeguards.

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Europe’s human rights watchdog urges Greece to end summary deportation of migrants

Greece is facing renewed international criticism over alleged migrant pushbacks, with Europe’s top human rights official urging stronger border safeguards.

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Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights: Greece to show zero tolerance for pushbacks and ill-treatment of refugees - The Press Project - News, Analysis, Radio, Television

The refoulement practices by the authorities, both on land and at sea, are highlighted in a memorandum by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, following his visit to Greece, calling on the Greek authorities to take measures to end these practices and strengthen accountability. His memorandum also mentions allegations of physical and sexual violence against refugees by law enforcement forces, as well as inappro…

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EU Human Rights Official Probes Greece’s Alleged Refugees Pushbacks – The National Herald - Corruption By Cops

EU Human Rights Official Probes Greece’s Alleged Refugees Pushbacks The National Herald Source link The post EU Human Rights Official Probes Greece’s Alleged Refugees Pushbacks – The National Herald first appeared on Corruption By Cops.

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