Several deaths of asylum seekers near the Athens asylum police

Alert DateOctober 27, 2008 Country: Greece Address: Petrou Ralli 83, Athens General Type: Racist violence Racism and discrimination phenomena: Anti-migrant/xenophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Refugees Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Policing - law enforcement
Victims Data
Victims Nationality/Ethnic Origin Bangladeshi, Pakistani
Victims Gender Male
Victims Age 18-25
Victims Number 4
Fatalities - deaths 2
Perpetrators Data
Perpetrators Nationality/Ethnic Origin Greek
Perpetrator Gender N/A
Perpetrator Age N/A
Perpetrators Number N/A
Extremist/Organised Group Violence No

In late 2008 and early 2009, racist violence against migrants, especially against Pakistanis, Iraqis and Afghans seems to have further escalated. In a few months three violent deaths and a suicide of a migrant in detention have been reported.

 

Source:

Kathimerini, 03.12.2008, http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_politics_100006_03/12/2008_102694

Clandestinenglish, 08.01.2009, http://clandestinenglish.wordpress.com/2009/01/08/casualties-in-the-innercity-borders-hussein-zahidul-died-in-athens-he-was-24-years-old/

in.gr, 06.01.2009, http://news.in.gr/greece/article/?aid=973046