Report highlights alleged 359 refugee pushbacks at Greek borders
The findings have renewed criticism from human rights groups and migration monitoring organizations over Greece’s border policies and the treatment of people seeking international protection.
The allegations concern forced returns, commonly referred to as pushbacks, which critics argue violate international refugee law by preventing individuals from accessing asylum procedures. Similar concerns have previously been raised by European institutions and rights organizations regarding border practices in Greece.
Greek authorities have consistently denied allegations of systematic pushbacks, stating that border operations are conducted in accordance with national, European and international legal obligations.
The issue remains one of the most debated topics in European migration policy, particularly regarding the balance between border security and fundamental rights protections.
