The Minister of Migration Policy and Asylum, Thanos Plevrisreferred to the migratory arrivals observed lately in the Crete. He pointed out that on the one hand the nihilism of flows coming from war zone – indicating their Egyptian earlier reached in percentage 70%– It is a clear indication that the strict measures implemented have attributed.
On the other hand, as he said, “the fact that flows are now coming from countries that basically know that they are very likely to get asylum is a problem that we are limiting the flows of illegal immigrants, but the flows are not limited to countries such as countries such as countries such as Sudan or possibly the Palestinians who can come and submit asylum. “
The minister was particularly stood in the case of Cretewhere, as he said, “the spaces were cleaned and those who are not eligible asylum are in closed structures Awaiting return. ” At the same time, he announced that creation is planned permanent hospitality structure On the island, as “40% of flows in the country are made through Crete”.
In addition, Mr Plevris also referred extensively to today’s meeting of the Prime Minister Kyriakou Mitsotakis with the Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan to New York. As he pointed out, “in the eastern Aegean there is cooperation with Turkey, which has led to a 50%reduction in flows, but Ankara is not working on the issue of returns.”
Concerning the issue of Syrian refugees, the minister noted that he was opening a new chapter, as “those who received asylum due to persecution from the Assad regime are no longer justified in maintaining refugee statuswith the exception of minorities that continue to be persecuted. ” He added that this issue will be raised both at Mr Mitsotakis’ meeting with the Turkish president and in his discussion with the Syrian president.
Finally, asked about the hunger strike by the Father of the Tempi victim, Mr. Plevris He stressed that the government fully respects the rights of relatives, but “the decision to exhumation It belongs exclusively to justice, “noting that” it is not a matter of government intervention “.
‘Exhumation is a matter of justice’
Commenting on his hunger strike Panos RucciDennis’s father who lost his life to the Crime of Tempi, Health Minister Thanos Plevris stressed that the government maintains complete respect for their relatives and rights, but the child’s exhumation is solely a matter of justice.
“He is calling for the exhumation to clarify aspects that may not have been fully explored. The right to exhumation belongs to the jurisdiction of justice and the government cannot intervene, “Mr Plevris said.
At the same time, he pointed out that his announcement Supreme Ice It clarifies that, in the event of a request, the Justice will evaluate whether the terms for the exhumation are met. “This is not a government of avoidance, but to respect the role of justice,” he added.
The minister also referred to the public memory space for the victims of the Tempi, stressing the need for distinct space from the Monument to the unknown soldier. “The space in front of the monument concerns the dead of the homeland and should not be used for protests. However, we respect the pain of relatives and their mobilizations, which remind all of us the national tragedy, “he said.
Finally, he noted that the Municipality of Athens It can take initiatives for a monument or reminder of the victims, maintaining respect for the memory and claims of relatives. Mr Plevris emphasized that the government fully perceives the pain of the father claiming the exhumation, but the process should be followed through the court.