23 July 2021 IFIR Press release: Sailing boat carrying 45 refugees capsized close to Crete The International Federation of Iraqi Refugees (IFIR) correspondent reported to us on 21 July 2021, that a boat of 45 refugees started their journey from Antalya, Turkey to Italy. Sadly however on the 22 July …
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Protest letter to Greek authorities 42 Refugees brutally Assaulted and tortured by the Greek border police
Our Turkish representative reported to us that on 28 June, 42 refugees on the Greek border with Turkey were stripped naked, following arrest by Greek police. The Greek police confiscated all of the refugees belongings. This act of theft happened after the Greek Police interrogated the refugees leaving them confused …
Read More »A refugee’s suicide by setting himself on fire is a black stain on the record of the UNHCR
Today, May 18,2021, an Iranian refugee 25 year old Behzad Mahmoudi set himself on fire in front of the main UN’s office in the city of Erbil. Reporters who witnessed this demonstrated a complete lack of conscience. This shocking human tragedy was broadcasted live through the cameras of the media …
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