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[Video]: The Story of the Migrants Who Were Pushed to the Pazarkule/Evros Border (Turkey/Greece)
Migrants are treated as a threat or numbers to get rid of when unwanted, while they simply want to cross the borders to arrive to a place where they might live a decent life. Bounced on a negotiating table where … Continue reading
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Greece: Update about the Situation on Lesvos and in Moria
As thousands of asylum seekers reach Turkey’s land and sea borders with Greece, pressure has steadily been mounting on Lesvos in the wake of this geopolitical crisis. Riots, strikes, and fascist attacks against refugees, aid workers, and journalists have become … Continue reading
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Greece: “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” – Statement from No Border Kitchen Lesvos
Between a rock and a hard place. This is how it feels right now be on Lesvos. Different forces outside of our control seemingly decide our actions, and the actions of many of our friends. While this is of course … Continue reading
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Greece: A Retrospective on January 2020 by No Border Kitchen Lesvos
Just one month has passed in the new year and it already casts a grim shadow over the months yet to come. Blow after blow, new atrocities occur, and the government issues one fascist decision after another. Public outcry is … Continue reading
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Greece: No Holidays in Petrou Ralli – A Letter from Detained Women
On December 19, 2019, was our last visit to Petrou Ralli Detention Center. Once more the number of detainees had increased and reached over 50 women from 15 different countries. Indonesia, Ethiopia, Albania, Afghanistan, Georgia, Iran, Italy, Cameroon, China, Tibet, … Continue reading
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Puncak Regency, West Papua: Raids & Attacks by Indonesian Security Forces Leave 4 Dead & 1500 Displaced
02.09.19: As of Monday, 02.09.2019, Indonesian security forces continued raiding villages in the Gome District of Puncak Regency. The number of civilians forced to leave their villages and flee to Yenggernok continues to rise and has reached around 1500 people. … Continue reading
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Switzerland: 30 Refugees on Hunger Strike at the Red Cross Bunker in Camorino
03.07.19: In the asylum camp in Camorino about 30 refugees went on hunger strike. The canton’s decision to close the asylum camp during the day triggered the protest. The camp will be closed from 9 am to 6 pm. Here … Continue reading
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