Summary
Greek police are accused of using masked migrants to force other migrants back across the border into Turkey. Evidence suggests migrants are being mistreated, and these actions may be happening without proper legal procedures. Greece's prime minister claims to be unaware of these actions, and authorities have not responded to requests for comments.
Key Facts
- Greek police are allegedly recruiting migrants as "mercenaries" to push other migrants back to Turkey.
- Witnesses report that migrants have been stripped, robbed, beaten, and even sexually assaulted.
- These pushbacks are considered illegal under international law.
- Evidence of this practice has been reported since 2022 by various news organizations.
- The Greek prime minister states he is unaware of the use of migrants for pushbacks.
- Migrants recruited as mercenaries come from countries like Pakistan, Syria, and Afghanistan.
- A report suggests between 10 and 20 migrants acted under Greek officers' direction to abuse other migrants.
- The mistreated migrants were forced back to Turkey, breaching EU human rights law.
