Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

An investigation reveals Greek police have been using masked migrants to violently force other asylum seekers back across the border, a practice dating to at least 2020. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

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Greek police have been systematically using masked migrants, recruited as mercenaries, to forcibly push other asylum seekers back across the country's land border, according to a new investigation. The illegal practice, known as 'pushbacks', has been organized by Greek authorities since at least 2020, with the recruited individuals operating under the direction of police to violently return migrants who have already entered Greek territory. The operation, which involves the direct participation of state security forces, represents a significant and clandestine escalation in border enforcement tactics. The recruited migrants, whose identities are concealed, are used to carry out the physical act of expulsion, a method that appears designed to provide a layer of deniability while ensuring the forced returns are executed. This systematic approach transforms what are often documented as violent, illegal acts into a coordinated, state-linked program. Pushbacks are a clear violation of international and European law, which guarantees individuals the right to seek asylum and prohibits returning people to territories where they face a risk of persecution or inhuman treatment. By employing third-party migrants to perform these acts, the practice not only circumvents legal protections but also introduces a disturbing dynamic where vulnerable people are weaponized against others in their same situation, potentially under threat or coercion. The revelation that this has been an ongoing program for years suggests a deeply entrenched policy operating parallel to official government statements. Greece, as a frontline European Union state, has faced significant migratory pressure and has consistently defended its border controls as lawful. This investigation directly challenges that narrative, pointing to a sustained, covert strategy that sidesteps legal procedures for asylum claims entirely. The implications extend beyond Greece's borders, calling into question the EU's commitment to human rights at its external frontiers. With the bloc providing substantial funding and political support for border management to member states like Greece, the findings raise urgent questions...

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