The Council of Human Rights Commissioner of Human Rights urged the Parliament on Thursday to vote against the government amendment to suspend the examination of asylum immigrants for 3 months.
‘I urge members of the Greek Parliament to reject amendment which provides for the suspension of asylum recording of asylums by people arriving by ship from North Africa, as well as their forced return, without registration, to the country of origin or origin. “The Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Michael O ‘Flacherti, said, commenting on the amendment tabled by the Greek government on Wednesday night.
‘This proposal would legitimize the return of people facing a risk of torture and other serious violations, in violation of the obligations arising from the European Convention on Human Rights, the 1951 Convention on Refugees, as well as other texts, such as the International Pact on Individual and Political Rights and the Charter of EU Fundamental Rights.
I am also aware of additional measures announced on Thursday by Prime Minister Mitsotakis, including the arrest and detention of all those involved in this amendment, which, if implemented, will raise further issues of compliance with international human rights law, “ The Commissioner said.
The amendment aims to tackle the suffocating situation in Crete and Gavdos due to the rapid increase in migratory flows.
‘I acknowledge that rising arrivals In Gavdos and Crete for the last six months they have created new challenges for the Greek authorities. However, as I pointed out during my visit to Greece last February, the humanitarian situation would be manageable if the authorities had faced the lack of reception in good time. In any case, all measures taken to address these challenges They should respect the current international legal means. In other words, authorities must ensure that the human rights of these individuals are respected, their protection needs are individually and effectively evaluated and that those who qualify for international protection have access to substantive protection measures. ” said Flacherte.
However, the Commission recalled that the conclusions of the European Council emphasize the “alarming situation in Libya” and its possible consequences, supporting Athens.
Source: Skai
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