Greek Coastguard Under Fire: Investigation Demanded After Migrant Deaths
By Nikos Papanikolaou & Phelan Chatterjee, BBC News
Greece’s main opposition party is demanding an investigation after a BBC report which found the coastguard had caused dozens of migrant deaths over three years, according to witnesses.
Nine migrants were said to have been thrown into the water deliberately.
Syriza’s immigration policy chief said they demand accountability and answers, emphasizing the value of human life.
Giorgos Psychogios highlighted the need for accountability over coastguard incidents and criticized the government’s response to such allegations.
The coastguard’s actions have been called into question, with claims of human rights violations and forced returns.
Human Rights Watch has called for a full investigation into the allegations against Greek authorities, emphasizing the need for justice and accountability.
The Greek Council for Refugees has joined calls for an investigation into the coastguard’s actions, describing pushbacks as a de facto policy for Greece.