Amnesty says calling migration deal successful ‘flies in face of reality’ given plight of people trapped on Greek islands Activists have marked the third anniversary of a controversial migration deal between the EU and Turkey by projecting a slogan on to the walls of the Acropolis. Two weeks after Brussels claimed the migration crisis was over, Amnesty International projected the words “humanity first: refugees are welcome” on to the ancient citadel above Athens to highlight the plight of thousands of people trapped on Greek islands as a result of the accord. Related: EU declares migration crisis over as it hits out at 'fake news' Related: Human rights mean nothing unless we defend real, threatened people | Kenan Malik Continue reading...
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