News 2008

Back Commissioner Hammarberg visited Greece to discuss situation of asylum seekers and minorities

[10/12/08 09:00] The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, ended today a three-day visit to Alexandroupolis and Athens where he discussed with authorities certain major issues relating to asylum seekers and minorities. "The aim of the visit was to form my own impression of the situation and enhance the dialogue with the government to contribute to improving the situation" said Commissioner Hammarberg. The Commissioner's agenda included visits to Feres border guard station, Fylakio holding facility for irregular migrants and the mined area nearby in Kastanies. On the 10th he held meetings in Athens with the Minister of Interior, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and with competent national and international organisations. A report with the findings of the visit is expected to be published early 2009.
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