Is trial of aid workers politically motivated? | Inside Story
More than two dozen aid workers from different nations are facing trial on the Greek island of Lesbos They're accused of helping migrants reach Greece. Among them is Syrian refugee Sarah Mardini, who was granted asylum in Germany and is the sister of Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini. The two came under the international spotlight in 2015, when they dragged their boat to safety for kilometres when its engine failed. They all stand accused of spying, people smuggling and money laundering. Some could face up to 25 years in prison. They say they were only helping other fellow humans Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra Guests Giorgos Kosmopoulos, Senior Campaigner on Migration at Amnesty International. Marianna Karakoulaki, Journalist and Researcher focusing on refugees and far-right movements in Greece. Pieter Cleppe, Editor of Brussels Report.EU – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Greece
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