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How a 2015 shipwreck off the Greek coast shows the human cost of the refugee crisis

How a 2015 shipwreck off the Greek coast shows the human cost of the refugee crisis

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NPR’s Scott Simon talks with journalist Jeanne Carstensen about her new book, “Greek Tragedy,” about the wreck of a ship filled with refugees off the Greek coast in 2015. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Almost 10 years ago, a horrific boat accident was in world news, briefly. An old wooden boat built to hold just a few…

Border Pushbacks in Greece: Human Rights Violations and Psychological Impacts

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The illegal practice of border pushbacks by sea along Greece’s borders has become standardised and normalised despite the severe human rights violations associated with it. Refugees and asylum seekers subjected to border pushbacks endure numerous forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, and verbal violence, which exacerbate the trauma from their perilous journeys in search of…