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Geneva: The United Nations called Friday for all charges to be dropped in a long-delayed trial in Greece of 24 migrant rescue workers accused of espionage, including prominent Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini.
“Trials like these are deeply concerning because they criminalise life-saving work and set a dangerous precedent. Indeed, there has already been a chilling effect,” UN rights office spokeswoman Liz Throssell told reporters, calling “for all charges against all defendants to be dropped.” Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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