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Humanitarian Aid on Trial in Greece

  File photo: Migrants from Afghanistan is towed by rescuers of the Refugee Rescue NGO, on the island of Lesbos, Greece. Twenty-four humanitarian aid workers have gone on trial in Greece, facing felony charges of migrant smuggling, money laundering, and membership in a criminal organization . The case, unfolding on the island of Lesbos, targets former volunteers of the now-defunct NGO Emergency Response Centre International (ERCI) , which operated search-and-rescue missions between 2016 and 2018. Among the defendants are Sarah Mardini , a Syrian refugee and professional swimmer whose story inspired the Netflix film The Swimmers , and Seán Binder , a German-Irish rescue diver. Both were arrested in 2018 for their involvement in helping migrants and refugees arriving by sea from Turkey. If convicted, the defendants face up to 20 years in prison . Greek prosecutors allege that the group facilitated illegal entry into the country by monitoring coastguard communications and relaying ...
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Intensified Immigration Raids Target New Orleans

 

Federal agents began hitting the streets of New Orleans on Wednesday in the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown across the U.S., looking to round up immigrants accused of violent crimes, a U.S. Homeland Security official said.


The Trump administration has launched a new wave of immigration enforcement actions in New Orleans, marking the latest escalation in its crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Federal agents conducted coordinated raids across the city, focusing on workplaces and neighborhoods with large immigrant populations.

Officials stated the operation was part of a broader national strategy to enforce immigration laws more aggressively. Supporters argue the measures are necessary to uphold border security and deter illegal entry. Critics, however, warn that such raids instill fear in immigrant communities, disrupt families, and strain local economies.

Community organizations in New Orleans have mobilized to provide legal assistance and support for affected families. Advocacy groups continue to call for comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing the need for policies that balance enforcement with humanitarian protections.


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