Greece Asked To Launch Probe After Video Shows Migrants Abandoned At Sea
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In the video, refugees are shown being driven in a white van to a remote spot on the Aegean island before being forced into a high-speed inflatable boat.
The European Commission has called on Greece to begin an investigation into reports of 12 migrants being allegedly abandoned at sea by the Greek coast guard. The news was first reported by New York Times based on video footage depicting the forcible expulsion of asylum seekers, including a baby, who had sought sanctuary in the country. 1/3One year ago I met with the Greek Government @govgr to discuss border management and I made clear that there is no place for illegal deportations.Last Friday, 19 May, The New York Times @nytimes presented a report on an alleged illegal deportation, in April…
The group of migrants was later rescued by Turkish Coast Guard boats and is now in a Turkish detention center. The chances of asylum are very slim in Turkey, the Times reported.
''My services have sent a formal request to Greek authorities that this incident be fully and independently investigated. It is necessary that proper follow-up is taken by Greek authorities, also based on the new independent monitoring mechanism,'' the European commissioner for migration, Ylva Johansson, said on Twitter.
''The European Commission stands ready to take formal steps, as appropriate,'' she added.
