24.10.2024, BBC

Caught at the Helm

Katy Fallon's report exposes how the Greek authorities are prosecuting refugees and migrants. Vulnerable passengers found near the controls of boats bound for Europe are often wrongly convicted in chaotic trials lasting minutes, leading to prison sentences that can last hundreds of years. Fallon highlights the case of Akif Rasuli, an Afghan man who was wrongly imprisoned for nearly three years and later compensated. As Europe tightens its anti-smuggling policies, vulnerable people on the move are bearing the brunt of these harsh measures. - Podcast documentary read more

Language(s): Englisch / English
Region(s): Griechenland / Türkei