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Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Feb 11, 20236 min read

Pushbacks, Mitarachis, and the ‘safety’ lie

Despite his claims to the contrary, Mitarachis' pushbacks from Greece are killing people in ever greater number each year.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Sep 22, 20224 min read

Mitarachis lies – again – about deaths in the Aegean

Every time Greek Migration Minister Notis Mitarachis misleads about deaths he has caused, we must correct himwith the truth.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Sep 6, 20225 min read

UNHCR envoy suggests punishing parents if children travel for safety

Comments by UNHCR's Vincent Cochetel highlight a serious problem. We must stop falling into the Right's narrative trap of victim-blaming.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Apr 8, 20227 min read

Mitarachis: falsehood, or lack of application?

Greece's Migration Minister is repeatedly misleading Greek people about the law, and we must start asking why.

Rory O'Keeffe, Koraki

Feb 22, 202219 min read

Factcheck: Mitarachis’ latest effort to sidestep the reality of Greece’s refugee policies

Given a chance to engage with the reality of his policies and practice, Notis Mitarachis instead chose, to attack, mislead and excuse.