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Refugees in the Greek harbour city Patras are without any protection: they are being chased, beaten, and detained over and over again. They cannot escape this vicious circle of violence and deprivation of rights because any escape routes to other European countries are blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report \u2013 published today by PRO ASYL and the Greek Council for Refugees \u2013 concludes that violence against refugees and migrants has a systematic character. The report is based on research carried out from April to May 2012. The researchers examined more than 30 cases of ill-treatment well documented by the physical condition of the victims. According to the victims the main perpetrators of this ill-treatment are members of the Greek Police and the Special Forces of the Greek coast guard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aim of the report is not to generally condemn Police and Coast Guard or to justify any migrant or refugee\u2019s criminal action. The aim of the report is to contribute to a better understanding of the situation of migrants and refugees in Patras as well as the roots of racism in this city. Furthermore, this report aims to push all relevant authorities to further investigate the situation in Patras, to stop the violence and to lead perpetrators to justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Greek Council for Refugees<\/p>\n\n\n\n