Hunger strike in Greece against Pakistani’s death
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ATHENS: Hundreds of illegal immigrants being held at a Greek detention centre observed a hunger strike on Monday to protest the death of a Pakistani inmate and conditions at the overcrowded camp.
The strike at the centre in Amygdaleza, which is 10km from Athens, comes after the death of Mohamed Asfak on Nov 6, who had been held there after making his way to Europe from Pakistan.
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Asfak had suffered serious respiratory problems for months, though he was only hospitalised as his condition became life threatening, according to Greek anti-racism group Keerfa.
There was no word from officials on how he died.
According to Keerfa, police beat Asfak during a protest at another detention centre in Corinth several months ago and he repeatedly asked for treatment for his injuries, but didn’t receive help until recently.
Migrant groups have repeatedly criticised the overcrowded conditions and lack of infrastructure at the camp in Amygdaleza which was to hold 1,000 immigrants, but is home to double that number. Greece is one of the key ports of entry into Europe for many thousands of migrants every year.
Published in Dawn, November 18th, 2014
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Nov 18, 2014 10:30am
Strange no comments by anyone Where are champs of liberalism and human right ?
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Nov 18, 2014 11:07am
@irfantariq We are all wondering what would force a man to leave his country and travel thousands of miles to seek employment and livelihood for his family.
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Nov 18, 2014 11:11am
"Migrant groups have repeatedly criticised the overcrowded conditions and lack of infrastructure at the camp in Amygdaleza which was to hold 1,000 immigrants, but is home to double that number."
"Chori opper se seena jori"
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Nov 18, 2014 11:16am
Pakistani immigrants are making problems throughout the world. They should change their mentality.
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Nov 18, 2014 12:18pm
Greece is a member of the EU, so why isn't the EU stepping in as it does when much less serious human rights issues take place in Muslim nations? It's very sad about this poor guy who just wanted a better future for his family.
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Nov 18, 2014 12:33pm
Greek economy is already in shambles. How can illegal immigrants expect anything but poor conditions. The government of abut country is first responsible for the well being of its citizens and then other residents. And the Greek government being unable to cater to its citizens it is impractical for illegal immigrants to expect compassion and good treatment. Only point against the Greek Government is the fact that the police beat up some protesters. But then again what caused the police to use force is also not certain. It could be retaliation. Our even disproportionate retaliation.
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Nov 18, 2014 12:53pm
Rip in search of a better future?? Shame on Pakistan that people have to migrate and die like this !!
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Nov 18, 2014 01:56pm
@M. Omar So that justified his being subjected to inhuman conditions ? Don't people travel for the sake of livelihood ? You talk as if it something limited only to Pakistan.
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Nov 18, 2014 02:37pm
Desperate situation at home is the reason that they are going through this terrible treatment abroad.Corrupt rulers no jobs no security and no hope to get any better.But with the right & honest government, and weeding the bad apples from Pakistani establishments this country can be made very successful.I agree with I.Khan that people from abroad would be looking for jobs in this country of ours.
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Nov 18, 2014 02:38pm
@AYZA That's right, EU should step in. But i think its their "illegal" status which doesn't get them better treatment. They should not leave their countries on pretext of war etc. Pakistan is a huge country. One doesn't have to live in the war torn regions, right?
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Nov 18, 2014 02:48pm
When saudi arabia keeps beheading people from pakistan, there is no outrage from pakistanis living there ...why the double standards??
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Nov 18, 2014 02:54pm
Shame on our rulers who are wearing millions dollars wrist watches,stays in expensive hotel in America to rub shoulders with Obama, transporting special bullet proof car abroad to join other heads of states.While Pakistanis are desperately traveling abroad in miserable conditions looking for jobs to earn something to feed their family back home.I feel sorry for poor and helpless people of Thar whose kids are dying of starvation while the Sind government is not least bothered.Hospitals are in sorry state no medicine, skiving doctors who are never in hospitals and terrible hygiene situation because the cleaners are working in officers and doctors homes instead of keeping the hospitals clean.Shame big time.
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Nov 18, 2014 03:04pm
Really sad incident.
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Nov 18, 2014 03:05pm
@indian christain
Ntdv wants you ..we don't need you here for negative comments.
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Nov 18, 2014 03:06pm
In Saudi they would have already been hanged
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Nov 18, 2014 03:28pm
The same thing happens to poor people who have come to Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries every day. If it happens in Europe it is news otherwise depravity of the depraved Arabs is not news.
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Nov 18, 2014 03:36pm
Unless people of Pakistan change their mentality of supporting NS, incidents like this will continue to happen.
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Nov 18, 2014 03:46pm
@Indian Christian there are plenty of Indians in exact same situation in many EU countries. What is amazing is that you think this is only Pakistani problem while ignoring your own country's problems.
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Nov 18, 2014 04:30pm
Sad, People of 3rd world countries travel in poor conditions to have a better future...Just wonder when the suffering of a poor will end...
It is very easy to condemn illegal immigrants but no one knows how poor people struggle everyday for a bread, Few Indian fellows taking this opportunity to target Pakistan when the situation is same in both countries...Humanity first before borders
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Nov 18, 2014 04:53pm
Don't want to accuse dawn of anything but this sort of behaviour would make any sane person wonder that do they do it on purpose?
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Nov 18, 2014 05:07pm
@AYZA
Ok. Then, why wasn't he trying to migrate to a Muslim country?
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Nov 18, 2014 06:11pm
@Rabz Negative actions will attract only negative comments ... Sorry!
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Nov 18, 2014 09:31pm
@Indian Christian, there are thousands illegal immigrants in Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and in England also. All the time they are deported. Why are they coming to these countries wherer they are not allowed to come without proper papers?
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Nov 19, 2014 02:55am
If we were ruled by leaders with 'visionary' political ideologies then perhaps our public would not have to leave our beloved country in search of better opportunities in far flung foreign lands!
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