Greece

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We are currently witnessing countless Sudanese minors being tried as adults in Greece: This injustice stems from several key issues.

We were present in Chania court to monitor “smuggling” trials together with our comrades. The court had scheduled 16 cases with 23 individuals for the day…

Greece, Crete.
The trial of Nourdeen and Mohamad, two 20-year-old men from Sudan, took place. Both were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for surviving.

More and more trials involving accusations of “smuggling” now end with so-called “plea deals.” This supposed compromise comes with a rarely discussed catch..

Greece, Crete. We witnessed the trials of Sudanese boys accused of “smuggling”. None of their cases were heard; they were delayed until November and December.

On 01.09 dozens of young men from Sudan, Bangladesh, and Egypt were supposed to stand trial in Chania, Crete. But none of the announced hearings actually took place.

Greece, Crete.
The 19-year-old survivor of war, forced labor and human trafficking was forced at gunpoint to steer the boat – now he faces life in prison. He will stand trial on 01.09.25.

Greece, Crete.
Still a child, he fled South Sudan & Sudan, and was forced at gunpoint to steer the boat — now, in the EU, he faces life in prison. He will stand trial on 01.09.

Greece, Crete.
Fleeing the war in Sudan as a child, the 18-year old is now prosecuted in Greece for boat driving. His trial will be on 01.09.2025