In a groundbreaking decision on January 7, the European Court of Human Rights delivered a powerful rebuke to Greece's controversial practice of pushbacks at its border with Turkey. This ruling, hailed by human rights advocates, highlights the systemic abuse and disregard for international asylum protections by Greek authorities against vulnerable migrants. The Court's decision underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reform in how European nations manage migration, emphasizing the need to uphold human dignity and international law over draconian border enforcement measures.
A Major Step Forward: European Court Condemns Greece's Inhumane Treatment of Migrants
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Click to expand Image Police patrol along a steel wall at Evros river, near the village of Poros, at the Greek - Turkish border, Greece, May 21, 2021. © 2021 Giannis Papanikos/AP Photo On January 7, the European Court of Human Ri…
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On January 7, the European Court of Human Rights issued a ruling against Greece’s necessary pushback practices at the Turkish border, undermining the nation's sovereignty and efforts to protect its borders against illegal immigration. This decision, criticized by defenders of national security, challenges the legitimate measures taken by Greece to control a growing migrant crisis. It represents an alarming trend of judicial activism that prioritizes open-border policies over the safety and concerns of European citizens, calling into question the future of effective border management in the face of unchecked migration.
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