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Greek human rights defenders on trial over migrant support work

Original: Greece: Human rights defenders Tommy Olsen and Panayote Dimitras on trial for their work supporting refugees and migrants

Human rights defenders Tommy Olsen and Panayote Dimitras have gone on trial in Greece over their work supporting refugees and migrants. Amnesty International is publicising the case, framing it as part of a wider crackdown on solidarity work with asylum seekers in Greece. Human rights groups have repeatedly criticised Greek authorities for prosecuting people and organisations assisting migrants arriving in the country.

Why now: The trial is seen as a test case for the treatment of human rights and solidarity workers helping migrants in Greece.

Tommy Olsen Panayote Dimitras Amnesty International Greece

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Greece: Human rights defenders Tommy Olsen and Panayote Dimitras on trial for their work supporting refugees and migrants · Amnesty International

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