Human Rights Watch sounds alarm for refugees in Greek centres

According to a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, Pregnant women and new mothers are among those fleeing war and economic devastation only to arrive in "appalling" detention-like conditions in Greek reception centres.

The report accuses Greek authorities of subjecting thousands of newly arrived refugees and migrants, who entered the country via land borders, to "living conditions that do not meet international standards"The report highlights accusations of verbal and physical abuse at the hands of Greek police in three government-operated centres in northern Greece.

Among the thousands of refugees and migrants enduring decrepit living conditions in the reception centres are pregnant women, new mothers and survivors of sexual assault, the report alleged. 

Reported problems in the facilities were compounded by a lack of translators which makes it difficult for the weary to express their grieverances.

SOURCE: ALJAZEERA
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