The Volunteers Facing Jail for Saving Lives
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- čas přidán 11. 11. 2019
- In Greece, you can go to jail for trying to save a life. It happened to Seán Binder, 25, and Sarah Mardini, 24, when they helped to spot refugee boats in distress. They risk facing up to 25 years in prison.
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Sarah and Seán met when they volunteered together as trained rescue workers in Lesvos, Greece. Sarah is a refugee from Syria. Her journey to Europe made international news - she and her sister saved 18 people by dragging their drowning boat to safety. Seán Binder is a son of a Vietnamese refugee. They couldn’t watch refugees drown and do nothing.
Their humanitarian work saved lives, but like many others across Europe, they are being criminalised for helping refugees. The pair risk facing up to 25 years in prison on ‘people smuggling’ charges. They already spent more than 100 days in prison before being released on bail in December 2018.
“Humanitarian work isn’t criminal, nor is it heroic. Helping others should be normal. The real people who are suffering and dying are those already fleeing persecution." Seán Binder
Criminalising humanitarian workers and abandoning refugees at sea won’t stop refugees crossing the sea, but it will cause many more deaths.
Solidarity is not a crime. Call on the Greek authorities to:
Drop the charges against Sarah Mardini and Seán Binder
Publicly acknowledge the legitimacy of humanitarian work which supports refugee and migrant rights.
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I am so thankful for his kind heart; I too was a Vietnamese refugee whose family drown and died right on front of me; my family 13 people and the rest of 130 plus people were trapped in the sinking boat by Malaysia because we were not allowed to go on shore the day prior. Only 5 children in our family-aged 11 to 14 survived. I am sad that the criminal charges were against him and others who did God's works. Regardless what they are, I pray God's protection and will for Sean. I am so honor that his love, compassion, unconditional love came from the pain of Vietnamese boat people. May the Above blesses you for serving Him
They are modern heroses. Heroses often suffer considering the history. But anyone, you are not alone
I watched the movie The Swimmers... Sara and Yusra won my heart ❤️🇬🇭
They are heroes
yes they are
stfu you dumb fucks. They are traitors, these same bastards who come illegally will fuck your country up
@@FIGHTTIMEprod Why are you so worked up about someone elses opinion? Just ley it go, it won't change my mind anyway
My Vote Goes For Them !!! Because I Belong and Believe to/in Them !!! Love,Peace,Art, and Freedom for All Humankind !!! Salud y Vida Pa'lante !!! Cheers and Life On !!!
you two are so brave and strong.
We’re so proud of you
They are heroes 🐱💕
Insightful video
❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
I watched this video in assembly today and decided I wanted to watch it again so here I am... Lmao 😂😂
good for you!
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yes
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Durum durum kebab mon frere
You're committing a crime.
Smuggling people onto European shores* There fixed it for you
People smugglers should face 25 years
Lady,stay in your home- your Country- and do whatever you want! This is Sparta!! And you,and your supporters, will RESPECT OUR Constitution and laws.. Capische??