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Gegen die Kriminalisierung von Migration – für Bewegungsfreiheit! / Against the criminalisation of migration – for freedom of movement!
Previously: Anti-Krimi-AG @borderline-europe
Now: Fonds für Bewegungsfreiheit – mit @medico_international u.a.
Previously: Anti-Krimi-AG @borderline-europe
Now: Fonds für Bewegungsfreiheit – mit @medico_international u.a.
In Greece, more than 300 people from Sudan – mostly aged 15 to 21 – are imprisoned. Some have already been sentenced; others are in pre-trial detention.
They face decades or life in prison.
Their “crime”? Steering a boat or taking on other tasks during their own flight.
They face decades or life in prison.
Their “crime”? Steering a boat or taking on other tasks during their own flight.
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In Greece, more than 300 people from Sudan – mostly aged 15 to 21 – are imprisoned. Some have already been sentenced; others are in pre-trial detention.
They face decades or life in prison.
Their “crime”? Steering a boat or taking on other tasks during their own flight.
They face decades or life in prison.
Their “crime”? Steering a boat or taking on other tasks during their own flight.
Yesterday we took part in the Festival Sabir in Palermo! 🌊✨
Born a year after the Lampedusa tragedy of Oct 3, 2013, Festival Sabir was created to give voice to the Mediterranean that refuses to accept deaths at the border and the criminalization of people on the move — and of solidarity itself. 1/4
Born a year after the Lampedusa tragedy of Oct 3, 2013, Festival Sabir was created to give voice to the Mediterranean that refuses to accept deaths at the border and the criminalization of people on the move — and of solidarity itself. 1/4
October 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Yesterday we took part in the Festival Sabir in Palermo! 🌊✨
Born a year after the Lampedusa tragedy of Oct 3, 2013, Festival Sabir was created to give voice to the Mediterranean that refuses to accept deaths at the border and the criminalization of people on the move — and of solidarity itself. 1/4
Born a year after the Lampedusa tragedy of Oct 3, 2013, Festival Sabir was created to give voice to the Mediterranean that refuses to accept deaths at the border and the criminalization of people on the move — and of solidarity itself. 1/4
Yesterday, 22.10.25, the trial of Nourdeen & Mohamad, two 20-year-olds from Sudan, took place in Chania, Crete.
They faced a sentence of multiple decades for “facilitation of unauthorized entry” of 55 other people — because they were steering the boat. 1/5
They faced a sentence of multiple decades for “facilitation of unauthorized entry” of 55 other people — because they were steering the boat. 1/5
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Yesterday, 22.10.25, the trial of Nourdeen & Mohamad, two 20-year-olds from Sudan, took place in Chania, Crete.
They faced a sentence of multiple decades for “facilitation of unauthorized entry” of 55 other people — because they were steering the boat. 1/5
They faced a sentence of multiple decades for “facilitation of unauthorized entry” of 55 other people — because they were steering the boat. 1/5
This Wednesday, 22.10., several people will once again stand trial and face lengthy prison terms simply because they steered a boat or took on another task during the journey. We are in direct contact with Nourdeen, Mohamad, & S.G., all young men from Sudan, who are on trial on Crete and Samos. 1/7
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This Wednesday, 22.10., several people will once again stand trial and face lengthy prison terms simply because they steered a boat or took on another task during the journey. We are in direct contact with Nourdeen, Mohamad, & S.G., all young men from Sudan, who are on trial on Crete and Samos. 1/7
We celebrate today’s victory with the four individuals from Sudan
—and we will keep fighting until everyone is free! 7/7
#FreeTheBoys #FreeThemAll #AllEyesOnCrete
—and we will keep fighting until everyone is free! 7/7
#FreeTheBoys #FreeThemAll #AllEyesOnCrete
September 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We celebrate today’s victory with the four individuals from Sudan
—and we will keep fighting until everyone is free! 7/7
#FreeTheBoys #FreeThemAll #AllEyesOnCrete
—and we will keep fighting until everyone is free! 7/7
#FreeTheBoys #FreeThemAll #AllEyesOnCrete
🥳 Yesterday, four individuals from Sudan were acquitted of all smuggling charges by the court of Heraklion, Crete.
The lawyers of the first case from an NGO successfully argued that he is a refugee fleeing war and must not be criminalized for taking on tasks during his own journey. 1/7
The lawyers of the first case from an NGO successfully argued that he is a refugee fleeing war and must not be criminalized for taking on tasks during his own journey. 1/7
September 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🥳 Yesterday, four individuals from Sudan were acquitted of all smuggling charges by the court of Heraklion, Crete.
The lawyers of the first case from an NGO successfully argued that he is a refugee fleeing war and must not be criminalized for taking on tasks during his own journey. 1/7
The lawyers of the first case from an NGO successfully argued that he is a refugee fleeing war and must not be criminalized for taking on tasks during his own journey. 1/7
👉🏼 The postponement of trials is an example of the systematic violence of an unjust legal system, which we have witnessed again today.
Who will give them back the years and days that European prison walls are taking away?
Each day is as another unjust day.
#FreeTheBoys
#FreeThemAll
4/4
Who will give them back the years and days that European prison walls are taking away?
Each day is as another unjust day.
#FreeTheBoys
#FreeThemAll
4/4
September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
👉🏼 The postponement of trials is an example of the systematic violence of an unjust legal system, which we have witnessed again today.
Who will give them back the years and days that European prison walls are taking away?
Each day is as another unjust day.
#FreeTheBoys
#FreeThemAll
4/4
Who will give them back the years and days that European prison walls are taking away?
Each day is as another unjust day.
#FreeTheBoys
#FreeThemAll
4/4
Update on today's trial👇
Today in Crete, we witnessed the trials of boys who had fled Sudan only to be treated not as people exercising their right to move, but as “criminals" accused of "smuggling".
⭕ None of their cases were heard; all the trials were postponed until November and December.
1/4
Today in Crete, we witnessed the trials of boys who had fled Sudan only to be treated not as people exercising their right to move, but as “criminals" accused of "smuggling".
⭕ None of their cases were heard; all the trials were postponed until November and December.
1/4
September 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Update on today's trial👇
Today in Crete, we witnessed the trials of boys who had fled Sudan only to be treated not as people exercising their right to move, but as “criminals" accused of "smuggling".
⭕ None of their cases were heard; all the trials were postponed until November and December.
1/4
Today in Crete, we witnessed the trials of boys who had fled Sudan only to be treated not as people exercising their right to move, but as “criminals" accused of "smuggling".
⭕ None of their cases were heard; all the trials were postponed until November and December.
1/4
#AllEyesOnCrete − Hani’s case is a particularly brutal example of the violence and injustice of anti-smuggling laws that punish people for seeking safety. These laws are the real crime, and a continuation of Europe’s colonial legacy. 1/8
#FreeTheBoys
#FreeTheBoys
August 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#AllEyesOnCrete − Hani’s case is a particularly brutal example of the violence and injustice of anti-smuggling laws that punish people for seeking safety. These laws are the real crime, and a continuation of Europe’s colonial legacy. 1/8
#FreeTheBoys
#FreeTheBoys
On September 1st + 2nd, dozens of young Sudanese men and boys, as well as people of other nationalities, are set to stand trial in smuggling cases in Chania, Crete.
16 Sudanese individuals, some as young as 16, have contacted us alone so far, all of whom have their trial on
one of these days. 1/5
16 Sudanese individuals, some as young as 16, have contacted us alone so far, all of whom have their trial on
one of these days. 1/5
August 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
On September 1st + 2nd, dozens of young Sudanese men and boys, as well as people of other nationalities, are set to stand trial in smuggling cases in Chania, Crete.
16 Sudanese individuals, some as young as 16, have contacted us alone so far, all of whom have their trial on
one of these days. 1/5
16 Sudanese individuals, some as young as 16, have contacted us alone so far, all of whom have their trial on
one of these days. 1/5
We stand with Garan David!
Only 16 years old, he is one of the at least 13 boys on trial on September 1, 2025, in Chania, Crete, facing life in prison for steering the boat.
He is being imprisoned and prosecuted as an adult, despite clearly being a minor.
Only 16 years old, he is one of the at least 13 boys on trial on September 1, 2025, in Chania, Crete, facing life in prison for steering the boat.
He is being imprisoned and prosecuted as an adult, despite clearly being a minor.
August 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We stand with Garan David!
Only 16 years old, he is one of the at least 13 boys on trial on September 1, 2025, in Chania, Crete, facing life in prison for steering the boat.
He is being imprisoned and prosecuted as an adult, despite clearly being a minor.
Only 16 years old, he is one of the at least 13 boys on trial on September 1, 2025, in Chania, Crete, facing life in prison for steering the boat.
He is being imprisoned and prosecuted as an adult, despite clearly being a minor.
We stand with people on the move criminalized as "smugglers", arrested at the EU borders and beyond.
So far we’ve supported over 60 people in their fight for justice, with legal support and campaigns. But there are many more.
Donate here to fight back against criminalization: shorturl.at/TGzLu
So far we’ve supported over 60 people in their fight for justice, with legal support and campaigns. But there are many more.
Donate here to fight back against criminalization: shorturl.at/TGzLu
August 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
We stand with people on the move criminalized as "smugglers", arrested at the EU borders and beyond.
So far we’ve supported over 60 people in their fight for justice, with legal support and campaigns. But there are many more.
Donate here to fight back against criminalization: shorturl.at/TGzLu
So far we’ve supported over 60 people in their fight for justice, with legal support and campaigns. But there are many more.
Donate here to fight back against criminalization: shorturl.at/TGzLu
🥳 In a completely unexpected turn, the court acquitted Niom today of all charges!
The court accepted the defence’s argument that, as an asylum seeker fleeing the war in Sudan, he must not be criminalised for steering the boat.
Of course, this is the only right decision to take. 1/4
#FreeTheBoys
The court accepted the defence’s argument that, as an asylum seeker fleeing the war in Sudan, he must not be criminalised for steering the boat.
Of course, this is the only right decision to take. 1/4
#FreeTheBoys
July 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
🥳 In a completely unexpected turn, the court acquitted Niom today of all charges!
The court accepted the defence’s argument that, as an asylum seeker fleeing the war in Sudan, he must not be criminalised for steering the boat.
Of course, this is the only right decision to take. 1/4
#FreeTheBoys
The court accepted the defence’s argument that, as an asylum seeker fleeing the war in Sudan, he must not be criminalised for steering the boat.
Of course, this is the only right decision to take. 1/4
#FreeTheBoys
We urgently need to #DecriminalizeFacilitation to ensure the fundamental rights of people on the move! What does this mean?
@en.sea-watch.org @sos-humanity.bsky.social @ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @borderline-europe.bsky.social @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social
@en.sea-watch.org @sos-humanity.bsky.social @ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @borderline-europe.bsky.social @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
We urgently need to #DecriminalizeFacilitation to ensure the fundamental rights of people on the move! What does this mean?
@en.sea-watch.org @sos-humanity.bsky.social @ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @borderline-europe.bsky.social @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social
@en.sea-watch.org @sos-humanity.bsky.social @ecchr.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org @borderline-europe.bsky.social @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social
2 years ago, in collaboration with the NGO @borderline-europe.bsky.social we published the report: “A Legal Vacuum: The Systematic Criminalisation of Migrants for Driving a Boat or Car to Greece”
July 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
2 years ago, in collaboration with the NGO @borderline-europe.bsky.social we published the report: “A Legal Vacuum: The Systematic Criminalisation of Migrants for Driving a Boat or Car to Greece”
The boys continue to share new trial dates with us, as arrests of Sudanese teenagers happen almost daily.
Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to hire lawyers for around ten of them — but many others still have no legal support.
#FreeTheBoys
Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to hire lawyers for around ten of them — but many others still have no legal support.
#FreeTheBoys
July 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The boys continue to share new trial dates with us, as arrests of Sudanese teenagers happen almost daily.
Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to hire lawyers for around ten of them — but many others still have no legal support.
#FreeTheBoys
Thanks to your support, we’ve been able to hire lawyers for around ten of them — but many others still have no legal support.
#FreeTheBoys
Kinsa case update: It's the end of a long legal struggle and an important day for those seeking justice at borders. People cannot be criminalized for exercising their fundamental rights!
@ecchr.bsky.social @borderline-europe.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org
@ecchr.bsky.social @borderline-europe.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org
July 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Kinsa case update: It's the end of a long legal struggle and an important day for those seeking justice at borders. People cannot be criminalized for exercising their fundamental rights!
@ecchr.bsky.social @borderline-europe.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org
@ecchr.bsky.social @borderline-europe.bsky.social @iuventa-crew.org
Greece has officially suspended the right to asylum for people arriving by boat from North Africa. This follows a rise in landings on Crete since the beginning of the year.
PM Mitsotakis declared: “Migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained.”
PM Mitsotakis declared: “Migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained.”
July 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Greece has officially suspended the right to asylum for people arriving by boat from North Africa. This follows a rise in landings on Crete since the beginning of the year.
PM Mitsotakis declared: “Migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained.”
PM Mitsotakis declared: “Migrants who enter the country illegally will be arrested and detained.”
Morgen sind wir gemeinsam mit @medico2.bsky.social & @legalcentrelesvos.bsky.social bei der @seebrueckema.bsky.social und sprechen über die aktuelle EU Migrationspolitik und die Kriminalisierung von Migration! 🔥
July 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Morgen sind wir gemeinsam mit @medico2.bsky.social & @legalcentrelesvos.bsky.social bei der @seebrueckema.bsky.social und sprechen über die aktuelle EU Migrationspolitik und die Kriminalisierung von Migration! 🔥
Niom is one of the many young Sudanese refugees who have been imprisoned in Greece—for steering the boat or taking on another task during the journey.
He's a medical student who escaped the war in Sudan together with his wife, who is now 8 months pregnant & will give birth soon. 1/7
#FreeTheBoys
He's a medical student who escaped the war in Sudan together with his wife, who is now 8 months pregnant & will give birth soon. 1/7
#FreeTheBoys
July 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Niom is one of the many young Sudanese refugees who have been imprisoned in Greece—for steering the boat or taking on another task during the journey.
He's a medical student who escaped the war in Sudan together with his wife, who is now 8 months pregnant & will give birth soon. 1/7
#FreeTheBoys
He's a medical student who escaped the war in Sudan together with his wife, who is now 8 months pregnant & will give birth soon. 1/7
#FreeTheBoys
Today is another day in court in Chania, Crete.
13 of the 16 trials scheduled for today are smuggling trials – with a total of 30 defendants.
This is the ‘normality’: people charged with “smuggling” make up the second-largest group in Greek prisons – 90% of them are foreigners. 1/3
#FreeTheBoys
13 of the 16 trials scheduled for today are smuggling trials – with a total of 30 defendants.
This is the ‘normality’: people charged with “smuggling” make up the second-largest group in Greek prisons – 90% of them are foreigners. 1/3
#FreeTheBoys
July 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today is another day in court in Chania, Crete.
13 of the 16 trials scheduled for today are smuggling trials – with a total of 30 defendants.
This is the ‘normality’: people charged with “smuggling” make up the second-largest group in Greek prisons – 90% of them are foreigners. 1/3
#FreeTheBoys
13 of the 16 trials scheduled for today are smuggling trials – with a total of 30 defendants.
This is the ‘normality’: people charged with “smuggling” make up the second-largest group in Greek prisons – 90% of them are foreigners. 1/3
#FreeTheBoys
⭕ Nearly 5 years after the fire that destroyed the Moria refugee camp, 3 of the 6 Afghan teenagers accused of arson were acquitted in a juvenile court on April 4, 2025.
▶️ Their release marks a rare but important victory in a system that has consistently criminalized refugees.
1/6
▶️ Their release marks a rare but important victory in a system that has consistently criminalized refugees.
1/6
July 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
⭕ Nearly 5 years after the fire that destroyed the Moria refugee camp, 3 of the 6 Afghan teenagers accused of arson were acquitted in a juvenile court on April 4, 2025.
▶️ Their release marks a rare but important victory in a system that has consistently criminalized refugees.
1/6
▶️ Their release marks a rare but important victory in a system that has consistently criminalized refugees.
1/6
Heute abend um 19 Uhr sind wir mit @sea-watch.org & @medico.de & @rosaluxstiftung.bsky.social in der Volksbühne und sprechen über selektive Solidarität und warum die Kriminalisierung von Migrierenden neben der von Seenotretter*innen oft unsichtbar bleibt.
www.volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoir...
www.volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoir...
July 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Heute abend um 19 Uhr sind wir mit @sea-watch.org & @medico.de & @rosaluxstiftung.bsky.social in der Volksbühne und sprechen über selektive Solidarität und warum die Kriminalisierung von Migrierenden neben der von Seenotretter*innen oft unsichtbar bleibt.
www.volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoir...
www.volksbuehne.berlin/de/repertoir...
Am Wochenende haben @juliawinkler.bsky.social & Imke von de:criminalize auf der Fusion gemeinsam mit @keremschamberger.bsky.social & @valeriahaensel.bsky.social von @medico.de einen Workshop zur tödlichen EU Abschottungspolitik & den Kampf für Bewegungsfreiheit in einem vollen ConTent gehalten. 👇
June 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Am Wochenende haben @juliawinkler.bsky.social & Imke von de:criminalize auf der Fusion gemeinsam mit @keremschamberger.bsky.social & @valeriahaensel.bsky.social von @medico.de einen Workshop zur tödlichen EU Abschottungspolitik & den Kampf für Bewegungsfreiheit in einem vollen ConTent gehalten. 👇
⭕ At last, a court has acquitted individuals charged with smuggling—not because there was no evidence they steered the boat, nor because it was a necessary act in an emergency situation, but on the grounds that, as asylum seekers, they cannot be criminalized for steering a boat 1/6
June 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
⭕ At last, a court has acquitted individuals charged with smuggling—not because there was no evidence they steered the boat, nor because it was a necessary act in an emergency situation, but on the grounds that, as asylum seekers, they cannot be criminalized for steering a boat 1/6