“THE Hellas protects the exterior borders of The European Union, in full compliance with International Law and in full respect of the Charter of Fundamental Rights. “The national independent authorities are investigating all allegations of alleged violations and we are actively seeking evidence,” said the Minister of Immigration and Asylum. Notis Mitarakisregarding the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grady, on the escalation of violence and human rights violations at Europe ‘s borders.
“We are surprised by this statement, and we always seek to work with it UN High Commissioner for Refugees for Refugees“Mr. Mitarakis characteristically states, while emphasizing that” it is deeply worrying that the Turkish propaganda and the false news about the illegal immigration are taken so often and wrongly as a fact “.
“Turkey is not a country at war and has an obligation under the EU-Turkey Joint Declaration of 2016 to prevent the illegal departures of migrants and to accept the return of those persons who are deemed not entitled to international protection. In the absence of action by the Turkish authorities, the Coast Guard – Hellenic Coast Guard continues to save the lives of thousands of men, women and children at sea each year. Between 2015 and 2021, it rescued more than 230,000 third-country nationals at risk at sea “, notes Mr. Mitarakis, while adding that” in the last seven years alone, Greece has provided safe shelter to over one million people, – that is, an order of magnitude – more than ten percent of our total population “.
“THE Hellas “It is not against legal immigration – we are against traffickers and all those who exploit human suffering either for profit or for political purposes,” he said.
“Essentially, Greece can not solve the migration crisis on its own, we urgently need even more tangible support and greater commitment at EU level and from the Member States, especially with regard to relocation. “We would be happy to discuss the issues raised by the High Commissioner and talk to him about the constructive role that the international community can play in protecting the lives of refugees”, concludes Mr. Mitarakis in his statement.
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