Greece seeks arrest of Norwegian documenting migrant abuse

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Greece issued a European arrest warrant for Norwegian Tommy Olsen, who runs a website documenting migrant mistreatment. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Olsen's Aegean Boat Report (ABR) has provided evidence of alleged Greek Coast Guard abuses against migrant boats. The Greek government states the new law targets criminal networks, not humanitarian aid. The warrant comes amid criticism from 50 NGOs about new Greek immigration laws, which they claim criminalize humanitarian assistance and create a hostile environment for aid organizations.


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